نحو مقاربة جديدة لتاريخ العرب الحديث

Abstract

Towards a New approach of Modern Arab History. This study sets a methodological framework for a new approach to modern Arab history in its multiple dimensions. It pinpoints its specificity, its chronological framework, the conceptions and biases that shape Arab historical culture, the main themes and contents of historical writings, and, finally, the necessary reassessments to undergo a renewal of Arab historical culture in general, and the scholarly historical knowledge in particular. In fact, an objective and realistic knowledge reflecting contemporary Arab societies culture and their shared historical heritage is necessary go beyond the stereotypes widespread either by euro-centrism and biased ideological and sentimental lines. Such an objective could be fulfilled only by scientific and innovative historical studies.