Youssef Choueiri: 3 books
Modern Arab Historiography
Historical Discourse and the Nation-State
Language: English
Release Date: October 8, 2013
Inclusing a new introduction and conclusion, this revised second edition deals with a vital yet neglected ingredient in modern Arab culture. It is the only scholarly study of Arab historiography. It covers the periods 1820-1920 (Pioneers and Amateurs) and 1920 to today (Professional Historians: Managers...
The Book of Khalid
A Critical Edition
Language: English
Release Date: March 21, 2016
First published in 1911, Ameen Rihani’s Book of Khalid is widely considered the first Arab American novel. The semi autobiographical work chronicles the adventures of two young men, Khalid and Shakib, who leave Lebanon for the United States to find work as peddlers in Lower Manhattan. After mixed...
Arab History and the Nation-State
A Study in Modern Arab Historiography 1820-1980
Language: English
Release Date: November 10, 2016
The study of Arab historiography and of the emergence of the Arab nation-state as an object of historical treatment is a matter of considerable current interest. Despite its importance, no academic work has dealt with this subject as a major preoccupation of Arab historians and intellectuals. This...