{"product_id":"the-great-arab-conquests-paperback-1","title":"The Great Arab Conquests - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJohn Glubb\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA fascinating account of the fifty years of major conquests that established the vast Arabian empire shortly after Mohammed's death, changing the Middle East forever.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis record of the history of Arabian expansion and its Bedouin people is the perfect read for fans of T.E. Lawrence, Hugh Kennedy, Justin Marozzi, and Robert G. Hoyland. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor the Bedouin tribes of Central Arabia, the years A.D. 630 to A.D. 680 were transformative as, through their religious fervour and courage, they established one of the greatest empires in all history, second only to the achievements of Alexander the Great. Their scope and success were all the more remarkable for the lack of a trained, disciplined army or any central organisation, and despite the existence of tribal divisions and the personal ambitions of this warlike people. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eUsing his deep personal understanding of the history and characteristics of the Bedouin people, gained during time living amongst them, original Arabic sources, and European translations, Glubb provides an insightful and thought-provoking read. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Among the most astonishing and significant events in human history.'\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003ci\u003eTimes Literary Supplement\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Sir John Glubb's unique insight into Arab mentality has enabled him to write a fascinating account of his subject.'\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003ci\u003eThe Sunday Telegraph\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e'A scholarly work by Sir John Glubb whose obvious fascination with his subject transforms the driest and dustiest desert war into a thing of excitement and suspense'\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003ci\u003eEvening News\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eJohn Bagot Glubb's Great Arab History\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Sir John Glubb ... as always a clear guide, illuminating history by the fruits of his own experience.' \u003c\/b\u003e- \u003ci\u003eThe\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eTimes\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Few men are better qualified to bring such a period to life.' \u003c\/b\u003e- \u003ci\u003eThe\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eSunday\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eTimes\u003c\/i\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 502\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.01 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 03, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47379328434425,"sku":"9780854953059","price":26.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/pSCEFY7mTc9780854953059_50009079-aadf-4659-8387-2af4fc440dea.webp?v=1770052942","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/the-great-arab-conquests-paperback-1","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}