Arabs: A 3,000-year History Of Peoples, Tribes ... -

: Mackintosh-Smith argues that Arabic is the "defining feature" of being Arab, rather than genetics or borders. He calls Arabs "arabophones" and considers the language a vital source of shared cultural identity.

: Discusses colonial periods, nationalism, and contemporary challenges. Background & Reception Arabs: A 3,000-Year History of Peoples, Tribes ...

: Mackintosh-Smith, a British Arabist who has lived in Sana'a, Yemen for over 30 years, wrote the final sections while confined to his neighborhood during the Yemeni Civil War. : Mackintosh-Smith argues that Arabic is the "defining