Arabia's Contribution to Civilization and The Poetry of Arabia
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This manuscript by Ameen Rihani recalls the historic contributions of Arabia to Civilization in addition to including some of the poetry of Arabia. He begins with a brief history on Arabia it is also within this portion of the book that he includes poetry from the region specifically from the Court of Khalid. Within the main portion of the book he provides a more developed discussion of specific dynasties, figures, and contributions of Arabia. Rihani begins the final part of his book with a discussion on the spread of knowledge throughout Arabia, paying special attention to the fact that it was, as far back as 800 BC, an important cultural center with a network of trade that allowed new ideas to be transmitted. Year suggested by third party, 1920. Posthumously published in 2008 as Arabia’s Contribution to Civilization.
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My Peace Mission in Arabica (in Al Hijazi)
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This manuscript is comprised of Ameen Rihani's experiences in Al-Hijaz where he was in communication with the Sultan Ibn Sa'oud advising treaties of peace. Rihani describes his diplomatic excursions all throughout Arabia in the mid-1920's and the communications and experiences he had with various rulers from the Sultan to King Ali of Hejaz. Rihani's manuscript closes with a letter he received from the High Council of the French Republic in Syria, Greater Lebanon, and the Alawites that begs of him to come to the Grand Serail/Great Seraglio, the Sultans court.
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