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Arabs
- A 3,000-Year History of Peoples, Tribes, and Empires
- De: Tim Mackintosh-Smith
- Narrado por: Ralph Lister
- Duración: 25 h y 34 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 294
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 258
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 258
This kaleidoscopic book covers almost 3,000 years of Arab history and shines a light on the footloose Arab peoples and tribes who conquered lands and disseminated their language and culture over vast distances. Tracing this process to the origins of the Arabic language, rather than the advent of Islam, Tim Mackintosh-Smith begins his narrative more than a thousand years before Muhammad and focuses on how Arabic, both spoken and written, has functioned as a vital source of shared cultural identity over the millennia.
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4 out of 5 stars
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“The hourglass that swallows you”
- De Jefferson en 05-22-21
- Arabs
- A 3,000-Year History of Peoples, Tribes, and Empires
- De: Tim Mackintosh-Smith
- Narrado por: Ralph Lister
Outstanding history. Somewhat disappointing reader
Revisado: 01-17-24
Tim Mackintosh-Smith has written a masterpiece of Arab history. I'm rather well-versed in the subject matter, so I was able to follow along rather easily, but this tome isn't for the uninitiated neophyte. Tim's poetic wordcraft shows the unmistakable influence of the beautiful Arabic la guage upon his native English.
As other reviewers have noted, the reader shares the same passion and appreciation for the subject as any listener would, but his efficacy is hampered by not knowing (apparently) any Arabic at all. This both helps and hurts. The reading is more smooth and natural without codeswitching, but alas. Tim's particular theory of Arabic entails extensive citation of Arabic poetry, and the listener is deprived of fully appreciating his marvelous observations.
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I Promise You
- Preparing for a Marriage That Will Last a Lifetime
- De: Dr. Willard F. Harley Jr.
- Narrado por: Dr. Willard F. Harley Jr.
- Duración: 4 h y 2 m
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General4 out of 5 stars 2
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 2
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 2
I Promise You offers couples four ways to create a healthy and vibrant marriage: care, protection, honesty, and time. Each chapter contains useful and practical exercises to help listeners make each of these four keys second nature in their relationships. Engaged couples will find this book an invaluable tool in evaluating and improving their relationships. Additionally, pastors and counselors will find I Promise You an excellent source of information and advice.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great advice for engaged or dating couples!
- De Andrew Patterson en 11-27-22
- I Promise You
- Preparing for a Marriage That Will Last a Lifetime
- De: Dr. Willard F. Harley Jr.
- Narrado por: Dr. Willard F. Harley Jr.
Great advice for engaged or dating couples!
Revisado: 11-27-22
Dr Harley is fantastic, and although a bit repetitive, explains quite clearly the keys for creating and maintaining marital bliss! FYI, it is intended to be somewhat interactive, so I recommend listening together, not separately.
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