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Arabia and the Arabs: From the Bronze Age to the Coming of Islam
Robert G. Hoyland
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Description for Arabia and the Arabs: From the Bronze Age to the Coming of Islam
Paperback. Using a wide range of sources - inscriptions, poetry, histories, and archeological evidence - Robert Hoyland explores the main cultural areas of Arabia, from ancient Sheba in the South, to the deserts and oases of the north. Series: Peoples of the Ancient World. Num Pages: 336 pages, 1 black & white tables. BIC Classification: 1FB; 1HB; 1QDA; HBJF1; HBLA; HBTB; HRH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 215 x 139 x 19. Weight in Grams: 418.
Long before Muhammed preached the religion of Islam, the inhabitants of his native Arabia had played an important role in world history as both merchants and warriors
Arabia and the Arabs provides the only up-to-date, one-volume survey of the region and its peoples, from prehistory to the coming of Islam
Using a wide range of sources - inscriptions, poetry, histories, and archaeological evidence - Robert Hoyland explores the main cultural areas of Arabia, from ancient Sheba in the south, to the deserts and oases of the north. He then examines the major themes of
*the economy
*society
*religion
*art, architecture ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
336
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Series
Peoples of the Ancient World
Condition
New
Weight
426g
Number of Pages
336
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780415195355
SKU
V9780415195355
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About Robert G. Hoyland
Robert G. Hoyland has been a research fellow of St John’s College, Oxford since 1994. He is the author of Seeing Islam As Others Saw It and several articles on the history of the Middle East. He regularly conducts fieldwork in the region.
Reviews for Arabia and the Arabs: From the Bronze Age to the Coming of Islam
"In this highly original book, Hoyland gives us a rare glimpse into the society and culture of Arabia before the advent of Islam in the seventh century. Hoyland challenges the myth of pre-Islamic Arabia as culturally barren and demonstrates the social vitality of everyday life in the area. The narrative is enhanced by numerous maps, figures and plates. Highly recommended ... Read more