Philip Hitti was a seminal figure in establishing Arabic studies in the United States, founding the first Middle Eastern Studies program at Princeton University. His extensive scholarship and leadership transformed Princeton into a preeminent center for Islamic studies in the West. Hitti's writing is characterized by a profound engagement with history and culture, offering readers a compelling perspective on the Arab world. His works remain invaluable resources for understanding the historical and cultural development of the Middle East.
The book offers a comprehensive exploration of Syria's rich historical and cultural contributions, highlighting its role in the development of monotheistic religions, philosophy, law, trade, agriculture, and the alphabet. It delves into how this relatively small region has been a pivotal center for significant advancements that have shaped human civilization, showcasing the depth and breadth of its influence throughout history.
REVIEWS 'Philip Hitti's splendid masterwork...[is] an essential purchase for all our libraries...' - David Sasha, Sepharic Heritage Update DESCRIPTION This authoritative study of the Arabians and the Arabic-speaking peoples is a hugely valuable source of information on Arab history. Suitable for both scholars and the general reader, it unrolls one of the richest and most instructive panoramas in history, telling with insight the story of the rise of Islam in the Middle Ages, its conquests, its empire, its time of greatness and of decay. For this revised tenth edition, Walid Khalidis timely Preface emphasises that now, more than ever, this magisterial work is of vital importance to the on-going attempts to bridge the Arab/Western cultural divide. CONTENTS Preface to the Revised Tenth Edition Preface to the Tenth Edition Preface to the First Edition PART THE PRE-ISLAMIC WORLD PART THE RISE OF ISLAM AND THE CALIPHAL STATE PART THE UMAYYAD AND ABBASID EMPIRES PART THE ARABS IN SPAIN AND SICILY PART THE LAST OF THE MEDIEVAL MOSLEM STATES PART OTTOMAN RULE AND INDEPENDENCE Index AUTHORS BIOGRAPHIES PHILIP K. HITTI was born in Lebanon in 1886 and from 1913 til his death in 1978 lived for the most part in USA, teaching first at Columbia and later at Princeton, from which he retired in 1954 as Professor of Semitic Literature and Chairman of the Department of Oriental Languages.
The book provides a comprehensive introduction to the rich history and culture of the Arab people, highlighting their significant influence on Western civilization. Written by a prominent historian, it aims to bridge the knowledge gap for Western readers, offering insights into the complexities of Arabic history that are often overlooked. Through detailed analysis, the author sheds light on the essential contributions of Arabic-speaking societies to global culture and history.
The Druze, who can be traced back to eleventh-century Levant, have long
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This guidebook is written for Syrian students studying in the United States. It provides guidance on a range of topics, including academic study, cultural adjustment, and daily life. The book is intended to help Syrian students navigate the challenges of studying in a foreign country and make the most of their educational opportunities.
