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The history of syria, using the name in its geographic meaning, is in a sense the history of the civilized world in miniature. For this reissue of the tenth edition, walid khalidi gives a brief overview of the history and content of the book, and emphasises the vital importance of philip k. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. It is the history of the arabs and princeton university, in that order, which one thinks of when philip hittis name is mentioned. Discover book depositorys huge selection of philip k hitti books online. These books can take me from 2 to 10 hours to create. Philip hitti get textbooks new textbooks used textbooks.

It is a crosssection of the history of the cradle of our civilization and of a significant part of our spiritual and intellectual heritage. It was a wonderful experience and i recommend the book to any and all. Dick award is a science fiction award that annually recognizes the previous years best sf paperback original published in the u. Letter to philip hitti from his mother saada hitti 1937. He is the author of numerous books, including the origins of the druze people and religion, history of the arabs, lebanon in history and islam and the west. The outstanding quality and merit of professor hitti s book is the abundance and facility of its references to original and primary sources, and the richness of atmosphere in which every page is steeped. Hittis eloquent short history is an acknowledged classic offering the best and quickest grasp of arab history and culture. This edition was created and published by global grey globalgrey 2018. Hitti, of lebanese christian descent, the father of modern near eastern studies in the united states originally published this book in 1943 as a service to u. He graduated from the american university of beirut with first honors in 1908, teaching there for several years as the universitys first lebanese philip k. Philip hitti was born in the village of shemlan in 1886.

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Philip hitti, expert on arabic culture the new york times. History of the arabs hitti, philip k isbn 0333098714 4 copies separate history of the arabs hitti, philip k. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. Hitti, 92, professor emeritus of semitic literature at princeton university, died dec.

Sep 06, 1970 philip hitti was born in the village of shemlan in 1886. Philip hitti was a lebaneseamerican scholar who was a professor at princeton university for many years. In 1953 he received the medal of honor of the lebanese republic and in 1954 he was awarded the syrian merit decoration, first class. Lebanon in history from the earliest times to the present. Here is the story of the rise of islam in the middle ages, its conquests, its empire, its time of greatness and of decay, unrolling one of the richest and most instructive panoramas in history. An arabsyrian gentleman and warrior in the period of the. First published in 1937, history of the arabs took hitti ten years to write and was originally based on a series of lectures with his students. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. He was renowned for his contributions to arab studies in the west. The arabs a short history by philip k hitti abebooks. Hitti was born in lebanon in 1886 and from 19 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 arabs a short history by philip khuri hitti, philip s. Origins of the druze people and religion by philip k.

He is the author of numerous books, including the origins of the druze people and religion, history of the arabs, lebanon in. He also served as a consultant to american government agencies and corporations. This is why, the pdf books that we presented always the books past unbelievable reasons. He almost singlehandedly created the discipline of arabic studies in the united states. So, you can entry history of the arabs philip k hitti. A halfgreen, halftan cloth hardcover book in very good condition. This authoritative study of the arabians and the arabicspeaking peoples is a valuable source of information on arab history. Lebanon in history from the earliest times to the present by. It is the history of the arabs and princeton university, in that order, which one thinks of when philip hitti s name is mentioned. Hitti s eloquent short history is an acknowledged classic offering the best and quickest grasp of arab history and culture. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders.

And although he has taught at such other universities as. He graduated from the american university of beirut and taught there until he came to the united states in 19. Delivering good cassette for the readers is kind of pleasure for us. Philip khuri hitti 18861978 was born in shimlan, lebanon. Philip hitti, 92, princeton professor the washington post. An arabsyrian gentleman and warrior in the period of the crusades. The outstanding quality and merit of professor hittis book is the abundance and facility of its references to original and primary sources, and the richness of atmosphere in which every page is steeped. Hitti 18861978 a lebanese historian who had helped in bringing arabic studies to us. Yes, be advised that hittis work is riddled with obsolete ideas, but also be aware that the very richness of his account argues against any stereotypes that he might have professed.

Hitti 18861978 was born in lebanon and taught at princeton university from 1926 to 1954. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. Lebanon in history from the earliest times to the present by philip k. Download free ebook history of the arabs by philip khuri. Download free ebook history of the arabs by philip khuri hitti. Hitti was a professor emeritus of semitic literature at princeton university. Shop amongst our popular books, including 14, the origins of the druze people and religion, history of the arabs and more from philip k. Philip hitti letters immigration history research center.

He is the author of a number of books, among them, history of the arabs, history of syria, lebanon in history, and the near east in history. Former owners private library stamps on endpapers and title page. Sep 26, 2002 philip hitti was a lebaneseamerican scholar who was a professor at princeton university for many years. Now with a new introduction by renowned mit historian, philip khoury. Columbia university, phd philip hitti was born in the village of shemlan in 1886. Hitti was the author of numerous books and trained generations of scholars.

This edition was created and published by global grey. Buy history of the arabs book online at low prices in. Where houranis book is a good history, hittis book is also a work of art. The syrians in america 1924, history the origins of the druze people and religion 1928, history. Read the fulltext online edition of lebanon in history from the earliest times to the present 1962. Hitti, philip khuri hitti paperback, 273 pages, published 1996 by gateway editions isbn.