Albert Hourani

Albert Hourani was a renowned British historian born in Lebanon in 1915, known for his deep and insightful scholarship on the Middle East. His most famous work, "A History of the Arab Peoples," offers a comprehensive and balanced account of Arab history from the early Islamic period to the 20th century. Hourani's work is respected for its clarity, thorough research, and ability to contextualize Middle Eastern events within broader global trends. His scholarship has significantly influenced how Western audiences understand Arab history and politics, emphasizing the region’s complexity and cultural richness.