A History Of Arabia Felix Or Yemen From The Commencement Of The Christian Era To The Present Time, Including An Account Of The British Settlement Of Aden (1859)

""A History of Arabia Felix or Yemen: From the Commencement of the Christian Era to the Present Time, Including an Account of the British Settlement of Aden"" is a book written by Robert Lambert Playfair. It is a comprehensive account of the history of the region of Arabia Felix, which is also known as Yemen. The book covers the period from the beginning of the Christian era up to the year 1859, when the British established a settlement in Aden. The book provides a detailed account of the political, social, and economic developments in the region over the centuries. It also explores the religious and cultural traditions of the people of Yemen. The author draws on a wide range of sources, including historical records, travel accounts, and personal observations, to create a vivid and engaging narrative of the region's history.In addition to the historical account, the book also includes an in-depth analysis of the British settlement of Aden. Playfair describes the motivations behind the British decision to establish a presence in the region and the challenges they faced in establishing and maintaining the settlement.Overall, ""A History of Arabia Felix or Yemen"" is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of the Arabian Peninsula and the broader Middle East. It provides a comprehensive and insightful account of the region's rich and complex history, as well as a detailed analysis of the British colonial presence in the area.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.