An academic book covering the history of Arabs in Sicily from political, social, and cultural aspects, with a special focus on literary life and Sicilian poetry during and after the Islamic era, based on Arabic and Latin sources. Essential for understanding the island's history and Arab influence.

Main content of the book:

• Political and social history: Details the Islamic conquest of Sicily, the duration of Islamic rule, and what happened to Muslims after the Norman control of the island.
• Culture and literature: Explores intellectual life and new intellectual fields in Sicily, focusing particularly on Muslim poetry during that period and the literary life of Sicilian poets.
• Life in the Norman era: Covers Muslim life in Sicily during the Norman era, the role of feudalism, challenges faced, and how their poetry was affected during this period.

Importance of the book:

• A vital reference for studying Islamic history in Sicily.
• Explains how Sicilian poetry cannot be studied in isolation from the political and social history of the island.
• Relies on Arabic and Latin sources to provide a comprehensive and accurate study.