Arabs: A 3,000-year History Of Peoples, Tribes ... Link

: Mackintosh-Smith, a British Arabist who has lived in Sana'a, Yemen for over 30 years, wrote the final sections while confined to his neighborhood during the Yemeni Civil War.

: Unlike many historical surveys that begin with the rise of Islam in the 7th century, this book starts in 853 BCE —the first known historical mention of Arabs in an Assyrian text. This approach "de-islamizes" and "re-arabizes" the narrative, showing that the rise of Islam actually lies at the chronological midpoint of Arab history. Arabs: A 3,000-Year History of Peoples, Tribes ...

: Explores early tribal roots and the advent of Islam. : Mackintosh-Smith, a British Arabist who has lived

: Covers the expansion of empires and the subsequent fragmentation. Yemen for over 30 years

: Discusses colonial periods, nationalism, and contemporary challenges. Background & Reception