Arabia and the Arabs: From the Bronze Age to the Coming of Islam.
Robert G. Hoyland ISBN: 0415195357.
An interesting insight into the Arabian Peninsula, from prehistory to the coming of Islam. Even with the limitations imposed by the lack of direct archaeological evidence (not because there is none – rather the reluctance until very recently of some areas allowing archaeological research to be carried out) The book is very readable and is enhanced by numerous maps, figures and plates.
David A Lockwood 