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# Arabic Thought in the Liberal Age, 1798-1939

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Arabic Thought in the Liberal Age 1798–1939 is the most comprehensive study of the modernizing trend of political and social thought in the Arab Middle East. Albert Hourani studies the way in which ideas about politics and society changed during the nineteenth and the first half of the twentieth centuries, in response to the expanding influence of Europe. His main attention is given to the movement of ideas in Egypt and Lebanon. He shows how two streams of thought, the one aiming to restate the social principles of Islam, and the other to justify the separation of religion from politics, flowed into each other to create the Egyptian and Arab nationalisms of the present century. The last chapter of the book surveys the main tendencies of thought in the post-war years. Since its publication in 1962, this book has been regarded as a modern classic of interpretation. It was reissued by the Cambridge University Press in 1983 and has subsequently sold over 8000 copies.

Review: it remains a classic - Horani's work on Arabic thought in the liberal age remains the definitive text on the response of Arab thinkers to the rise of European power. It is incisive, and inclusive, featuring a wide range of Arab thinkers. It should be read carefully by all who study Arabic and Islamic thought.
Review: Good - A history of intellectual movements in the Muslim world. Many organizations and gatherings could be traced to what was written in this book! I recommend.

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| Specification | Value |
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| Best Sellers Rank | #1,119,243 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #372 in Political History (Books) #745 in Middle Eastern Politics #2,280 in History & Theory of Politics |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 31 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ it remains a classic
*by D***N on August 5, 2019*

Horani's work on Arabic thought in the liberal age remains the definitive text on the response of Arab thinkers to the rise of European power. It is incisive, and inclusive, featuring a wide range of Arab thinkers. It should be read carefully by all who study Arabic and Islamic thought.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good
*by S***C on November 15, 2021*

A history of intellectual movements in the Muslim world. Many organizations and gatherings could be traced to what was written in this book! I recommend.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ this is a scholarly read, not really meant for ...
*by A***A on March 11, 2018*

this is a scholarly read, not really meant for a beginner, but still approachable. essential read to any understanding of religion and politic in the middle east. Hourani is famous and notable for a reason.

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