This book is the first in a series of short eBooks, called 'A History of the Islamic World'. The aim is to provide an illustrated, easy to read and accessible overview of the history of the world, as seen in the eyes of Muslims and Islam. The series of eBooks starts with this volume 1, starting from the history of the pre-Islamic period of the Middle East, giving context to the arrival of Islam, in terms of the political and religious climate before, during and after the coming of Islam. To check out our other books of this genre, please check out our website at www.orientalpublishing.co.uk