A SUNDAY TIMES AND TLS BOOK OF THE YEAR "Masterly and brilliant"--Simon Sebag Montefiore "A book of vast scope and stunning insight."--Anthony Sattin, Spectator "Commanding erudition and a swashbuckling style define this history of the Arabs"--Justin Marozzi, Sunday Times This kaleidoscopic book covers almost 3,000 years of Arab history and shines a light on the footloose Arab peoples...