The Arabs. Die Araber, englische Ausgabe

The history of the Arab world is a story of colonization, war and resistance but also rich creativity, encompassing a diverse area from Morocco to Iraq. Eugene Rogan's acclaimed book traces five hundred years of tumultuous history, from the Ottoman conquests to today's world, drawing on accounts of politicians, poets, intellectuals and ordinary people to tell this story through the eyes of the Arab men and women who lived it. 'An outstanding, gripping and exuberant narrative, full of flamboyant character sketches, witty asides and magisterial scholarship.' Simon Sebag Montefiore, Financial Times 'Strikingly vivid and authoritative . . .He is a master of Arab sources.' Max Hastings, Sunday Times 'Brilliant . . . Mixing academic rigour with a lively narrative style, The Arabsis required reading.' Anthony Sattin, Spectator 'A beautifully created tour d'histoire. . . If you want to understand who the modern Arabs are and how their relationship with the western world has evolved, you will not find a better book.' Kishwer Falkner, Prospect 'Outstanding on all levels, an essential guide for understanding the modern history of the Arabs and their future.' Akbar Al-Adab (Literature News, Cairo)