Publisher's Synopsis
Arabic is a type of Semitic language that is primarily spoken in the Arab nations. It is considered to have originated in the Arabian Peninsula. The Islamic conquests that took place in the 7th century C.E. resulted in the rapid development of the Arabic language. This language is divided into three categories including classical, current standard and colloquial Arabic. It is the official language of many countries including Kuwait, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Algeria, Iraq, Tunisia, Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Mauritania, Oman, Libya and Sudan. There are numerous dialects or varieties of the Arabic language including gulf Arabic, Levantine Arabic, modern standard Arabic, Maghrebi Arabic and Egyptian Arabic. The topics included in this book on the history and development of the Arabic language are of utmost significance and bound to provide incredible insights to readers. Coherent flow of topics, student-friendly language and extensive use of examples make it an invaluable source of knowledge.
