Lewis Bernard. The Arabs in History

Sixth edition. – New York: Oxford University Press, 2002. – 240 p.
Contents: – List of Maps. – Introduction. – Arabia Before Islam. – Muhammad and the Rise of Islam. – The Age of the Conquests. – The Arab Kingdom. – The Islamic Empire. – 'The Revolt of Islam'. – The Arabs in Europe. – Islamic Civilization. –The Arabs in Eclipse. –The Impact of the West. – Chronological Table. –Notes. – Guide to Further Reading. – Index.