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The Hundred Years' War on Palestine Author: Rashid Khalidi     Rashid Khalidi's book, "The Hundred Years' War on Palestine: A History of Settler Colonialism and Resistance, 1917-2017," offers an opportunity to examine and review the complex reality of the Palestinian cause in its...

Diary of an Investigative Journalist Author: Seymour M. Hersh     The book, titled "Diary of an Investigative Journalist," features veteran international journalist Seymour M. Hersh, a recipient of Pulitzer, Polk, and Beck awards, addressing significant international topics: the events of September 11, Rafik...

The Black Box of the Great War Author: Naci Yorulmaz     There is a fundamental truth that history repeatedly demonstrates: defense industries are not merely a military capability for nations, but also a matter of independence and sovereignty. Nations that have been able...

Until Satan is Stoned in Sudan Author: Al-Tijani Ahmed     This book explores the reasons behind the failure to build a nation-state and the persistence of poverty in Sudan, despite its abundant resources. The book blends surreal symbolic style with realistic narration and...

The History Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained Author Name: Group of Authors     The History Book (Big Ideas Simply Explained series).        

How the World Really Works Author: Vaclav Smil Every era has its own claims of uniqueness, but, while the experiences of the last three generations—that is, the decades since the end of the Second World War—did not involve transformations as radical as those of...

Travels in Syria and the Holy Land   Author: John Lewis Burckhardt     "Travels in Syria and the Holy Land" is considered a masterpiece of descriptive and scientific travel literature. It chronicles the author's various journeys throughout the Holy Land between 1810 and...

History of Hijaz   Author: Hussein Mohammad Nassif     It is an important documentary reference that addresses the history of the Hijaz region, and the political, social, and cultural events during a specific period, often focusing on the era of Sharif Hussein or...

The Rise of Muawiyah   Author: Hussam Abdul Karim     This series is part of a larger work that examines a major issue in early Islamic history, covering the events of the Great Fitna (sedition) that spanned from the year 23 AH (the...

The Invention of the Jewish People   Author: Shlomo Sand     "The Invention of the Jewish People" is one of Shlomo Sand's most famous works, translated into Hebrew as "When and How the Jewish People Was Invented." Israeli journalist Ofri Ilani wrote that...

Memoirs of Henry Kissinger   Author: Henry Kissinger     Henry A. Kissinger is considered one of the most important American political thinkers, who combined theory with practice. He is also a figure who deservedly earned the title of master of American diplomacy, unchallenged...

Writings of Travelers on Bedouin Society in Iraq and the Arabian Peninsula Author: Ali Afifi Ali Ghazi Writings of Travelers on Bedouin Society in Iraq and the Arabian Peninsula

The United Arab Emirates in the Writings of Western Travelers Author: Ali Afifi Ali Ghazi     Within its pages, you will discover: • The image of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, may Allah rest his soul in peace, as recorded...

Speeches of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi - Part Nine   A collection of all the words, speeches, media interviews, and directives delivered by His Highness since assuming power in the Emirate of Sharjah.

The UAE: History and Future Cards This collection of cards is an illustrated and informative journey that takes you through time, allowing you to explore the rich history of the UAE, learn about the wisdom of its founders, and glimpse its bright future. Each...

Sayings and Wisdom Cards A selection of beautiful sayings and wisdom, written by great, wise, and famous individuals who lived in the past, inspired by situations and events they experienced. It is an invitation to reflect and benefit from the experiences of others, and...

Jewish Functional Communities     Author: Abdelwahab Elmessiri   The term "functional community" was coined by the author, based on similar terms in Western sociology, to describe human groups that are brought in from outside society or recruited from within it, and then assigned...

Mass Mediations     Author: Andrew Simon   This book offers the first in-depth engagement with cassette culture in Egypt, placing cassette tapes, their players, and their users in direct conversation with the cultural, political, economic, and social developments of the twentieth century.  ...

Farouk I and the Throne of Egypt     Author: Latifa Mohamed Salem   The book "Farouk I and the Throne of Egypt" offers a balanced and objective perspective on King Farouk, reviewing his bright beginnings as the nation's beloved, leading up to his...

Gates of Harm     Author: Ammar Ali Hassan   In this book, writer and researcher Dr. Ammar Ali Hassan skillfully delves into the heart of Egyptian society, candidly and truthfully revealing its complex crises that undermine its structure and weaken its social fabric....

Partial Secularism and Comprehensive Secularism, Part 1     Author: Abdelwahab El-Messiri   This study attempts to dispel some of the ambiguity surrounding "secularism," which has become one of the most important terms in analytical discourse, and to arrive at a complex definition for...

Partial Secularism and Comprehensive Secularism - Part 2     Author: Abdul-Wahab El-Messiri   This study attempts to dispel some of the ambiguity surrounding "secularism," which has become one of the most important terms in analytical discourse, and to arrive at a complex definition...

Hussein as a Rebel    Author: Abdul Rahman Al-Sharqawi   The play acquired its linguistic and environmental identity, distinguishing it from other forms of theatrical literature influenced by Western trends and Greek epic poetry. The poet Abdul Rahman Al-Sharqawi was able to soar with...

Prophets of the Arabs Author: Abbas Shams al-Din A new historical account of the stories of the prophets, refuting most of the myths and superstitions associated with them. No she-camel emerged from a rock, the 'Ad people did not inhabit Al-Ahqaf, Jonah was not...

Arabs in the Ottoman Empire 1798 - 1918   Author Name: Zekeriya Kurşun   The book seeks to re-read and analyze the history of the Arab provinces under Ottoman rule during its last century (from the French campaign in Egypt in 1798 until the...

Geographical Scientific Research Methods   Author Name: Abdullah Ahmed Nasser Al-Jurfi   Main Idea: The book serves as a methodological guide for postgraduate students and researchers in various branches of geography (physical and human), aiming to empower them with proper spatial research tools and...

Syrian Intelligence: The Deep State   Author: Mohammed Aref   Dr. Mohamed Abdel Rahman Aref is an Egyptian historian, writer, and academic researcher specializing in the history of international relations, foreign policy, and military documentary studies. He is known for his rigorous research methodology...

Iran Was Here 1970-2024   Author: Mohamed Aref   Dr. Mohamed Abdel Rahman Aref is an Egyptian historian, writer, and academic researcher specializing in the history of international relations, foreign policy, and military documentary studies. He is known for his rigorous research approach based...

Istanbul: Memories and the City   Author: Orhan Pamuk   In this enchanting book, Orhan Pamuk presents us with the rich history of this city, drawing on his own memories and those of his predecessors, who wrote, painted, photographed, and chronicled the various stages...

The Druze: Between the Dream of a Mini-State and the State   Author: Muhammad Aref   Dr. Muhammad Abdul Rahman Aref is an Egyptian historian, writer, and academic researcher specializing in the history of international relations, foreign policy, and military documentary studies. He is...

Hezbollah: From Inception to Decline   Author: Mohamed Aref   Dr. Mohamed Abdel Rahman Aref is an Egyptian historian, writer, and academic researcher specializing in the history of international relations, foreign policy, and documentary military studies. He is known for his solid research methodology...

Saddam Hussein: The Other Side – Memoirs and Testimonies   Author Name: Mohamed Aref   Dr. Mohamed Abdel Rahman Aref is an Egyptian historian, writer, and academic researcher specializing in the history of international relations, foreign policy, and military documentary studies. He is known...

The Clear and Explicit Sayings Regarding the Heinous Injustices That Occurred in Wadi Zabid   Author: Afrah Al-Sunbani   Dr. Afrah Ali Jabran Naji Al-Sunbani, Assistant Professor of Islamic History and Civilization at the Faculty of Arts, Dhamar University, Yemen. The researcher presented an...

The History of Yemen and its Short Night, Transcribed from Kitāb al-ʿIbar, Followed by News of the Qarmatians in Yemen   Author: The Most Eminent Judge, Baha' al-Din al-Jundi  

Tourist Attractions in the United Arab Emirates   Author: Mohammed Al Basha   The book provides a documented tourist and historical guide to the most prominent archaeological, heritage, and modern landmarks distributed across the seven emirates of the UAE.

Who are the Jews? What is Judaism?     Author: Abdelwahab El-Messiri   These two pivotal questions are answered in this book by Dr. Abdelwahab El-Messiri, a specialist in Jewish and Zionist studies. He encompasses the dimensions of the subject—which may seem complex to...

Quest for Justice     Author: Khaled Fahmy   "Quest for Justice" offers a new approach to studying the history of the modern Egyptian state by tracing the developments in medicine and law during the 19th century. Drawing on the abundant records preserved in...

My Book     Author: Amr Moussa   "My Book" serves as a living testimony to many important events in Egypt and the Arab world, from the perspective of a prominent diplomatic figure who "participated" in shaping these events, presenting them in a smooth,...

Hussein as a Martyr     Author's Name: Abdel Rahman Al-Sharqawi   The play acquired its linguistic and environmental identity, distinguishing it from other theatrical literary forms influenced by Western trends and Greek epic poetry. The poet Abdel Rahman Al-Sharqawi was able to soar...

Uprisings or Revolutions in Modern Egyptian History     Author: Mohamed Hafez Diab   As the chapters of the national movement in modern Egyptian history continue, through its aspiration to achieve independence of its will, the attempt to clarify this movement and monitor the...

Umar ibn Abd al-Aziz: The Fifth Caliph     Author: Abdul Rahman Al-Sharqawi   Biography of the fifth Caliph by the great writer "Abdul Rahman Al-Sharqawi".    

Arab Theology and the Origins of Religious Violence     Author: Youssef Ziedan   In this book, Youssef Ziedan traces the most important ideas that shaped the perceptions of Jews, Christians, and Muslims regarding humanity's relationship with the Creator. Consequently, he examines how Christian...

Landmarks of Kuwait: A Cultural Journey Through History     Author: Khalid Hamad Al-Salem Al-Sabah   This book highlights the richness of Kuwaiti culture through its most famous landmarks. "Landmarks of Kuwait: A Cultural Journey Through History" includes more than 30 major landmarks that...

Days of Blood   Author: Waleed Fikry     In dictionaries, "al-Maqtalah" means "battle." In history books, however, it usually refers to mass killings, whether in battle or otherwise. These are stories of ten massacres in Islamic history, among the most famous and impactful....

Lords of Evil   Author: Walid Fikry     Evil has many faces, too numerous to count. In ancient Egypt, it is the brutal force of the god Set. In ancient Iraq, it is the mother goddess Tiamat, the destructive dragon, the vengeance of...

The Demolition of Alexander   Author: Ramy Raafat     For many centuries, numerous nations have contested Alexander's legacy and glory. He has been considered Macedonian, Greek, and even European and American. Some have even insisted on his Arab origins. However, Alexander was none...

The End of History Author: Dr. Abdel Wahab El-Messiri     In this book: Where will the global conflict with Zionism lead? How was Zionist thought formed? Zionism's view of history and the world, and its dreams for the future. The myth of the...

The Portuguese arrival in the Arabian Gulf in the early 16th century marked a pivotal moment in the region's history. Portugal sought to monopolize navigation through the Strait of Hormuz and control the main ports that connected the trade of India and East Asia...

Faisal I   Author: Amin Rihani     My Lord Faisal,You planted a garden in Iraq and left before seeing it bear fruit; you sowed seeds in the Arab lands and left before seeing them flourish.A planter plants, a reaper reaps, and fate mocks...

Humanity's History   Author: Arnold Toynbee     In this book, the great British historian Arnold Toynbee chronicles the events that have shaped our history from the third century to the present day.He studies the early civilizations in Mesopotamia, such as Sumerian and Babylonian,...