The Arabs

A History

By: Eugene Rogan

Narrated by: Derek Perkins

In this definitive history of the modern Arab world, award-winning historian Eugene Rogan draws extensively on Arab sources and texts to place the Arab experience in its crucial historical context for the first time. Tracing five centuries of Arab history, Rogan reveals that there was an age when the Arabs set the rules for the rest of the world. Today, however, the Arab world's sense of subjection to external powers carries vast consequences for both the region and Westerners who attempt to control it.

Updated with a new epilogue, The Arabs is an invaluable, groundbreaking work of history.

©2009 Eugene Rogan; revised introduction and postscript copyright 2016 by Eugene Rogan (P)2016 Tantor

Critic reviews

"Rogan eruditely furnishes Western readers with a background to current events." ( Booklist)

Interesting and informative

This was my first dive into Arab history beyond general knowledge. My fear was that the sheer amount of information would be overwhelming, especially for a commute book. I was very pleased with the way information was presented. The performance kept my attention well during my commute.

The actual writing was excellent. I appreciate the interconnectedness of the region in a much greater way now and I'm looking forward to more books centered on Arabs.

an excellent overview of the history of the Arabs

this comprehensive overview of the history of the Arab Nations is a revelation for those who question and wonder what is going on currently in our world. Many of the questions that never seem to have an answer become clear once you have heard this comprehensive View.

The Middle East

It has given me another perspective of the events that have taken place during my life time. Some one's National interest, is not necessarily the best interest for anyone else.

A must read

For anyone who wishes to get insight into the most common trouble spots in the modern world this is an invaluable resource. The account is well written and audio rendition is excellent. A story like historical narrative in a reasonable detail provides good overview of the regional history. Professor Rogan has a special gift in narrating history. This book is yet another example of his remarkable accomplishments in this field.

Goes a very long way in explaining how the world got to where it is today.

A subtitle for this book could “Even when you do things with good intentions (from your point of view) things go bad.”