<DIV><BR>From the ancient cultures of the Middle East have sprung three of the world's major religions, outstanding accomplishments in literature and science, and seemingly never-ending conflict - compounded now not only by geopolitics, but by the international hunger for oil and the web of global terrorism.<BR><BR>But who are the Arabs, these remarkable people who have accomplished so much and who continue to both fascinate and confront the West?<BR><BR>Philip K. Hitti's eloquent short history is an acknowledged classic offering the best and quickest grasp of Arab history and culture.<BR><BR>Now with a new introduction by renowned MIT historian, Philip Khoury.</DIV>