A History of the Arab Peoples covers not only political history, but also culture, society, economy and thought, in a work of profound and lasting importance. A magnificent display of the late Albert Hourani's lifetime of scholarship, it was a best-seller on first publication in 1991. This new edition, updated by Malise Ruthven, includes such recent events as the ongoing crisis in Iraq, the civil war in Algeria and the aftermath of September 11th. The most accessible, compelling history of the Middle East available A continual seller since its original publication it has sold over 25,000 copies to date Repackaged with a new introduction by Malise Ruthven.