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 Wednesday, 20 August 2008
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The History of the Arab People
by Albert Hourani

The definitive, and most readable, history of the Arabs - with nary a hint of stereotypes.

Crossroads
by David Pryce-Jones

A good introduction to the modern Islamic world in general.

Rome in Africa
by Susan Raven

If you're interested in Roman history, Rome in Africa provides a solid account of Rome's tussle with Carthage and subsequent conquest of North Africa.

A Walk Though an Arab City: The Tunis Medina

Editions Alif has an excellent series of children's pop-up books about life in Tunisia. This is the only title published in English (also in German and French).

Lion Mountain
by Mustapha Tlili

Tells the story of the ravages of tourism on remote mountain villages. One Tunisian writer whose works have been translated into English.

Sleepless Nights
by Ali Duaji

A collection of short stories and sketches about life in and around Tunis during the first half of the 20th century.

Pillar of Salt
by Albert Memmi

Tunisian-born Memmi lives in Paris and writes in French about the lives of North African Jews. Another of his widely translated works is Jews and Arabs.

Will to Live
by Abu el-Kacem el-Chabbi

Abu el-Kacem el-Chabbi is Tunisia's celebrated national poet. Will to Live is known by every schoolchild in the country.