Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley door pickup 10am - 7pm 3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611

  • Open Daily: 10am - 10pm
    Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm

    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm
3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611
The History and Conquests of the Saracens

The History and Conquests of the Saracens

Freeman, Edward A.

Paperback

Eastern European HistoryGeneral Middle Eastern HistoryGeneral Military History

ISBN10: 1417948299
ISBN13: 9781417948291
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 20 2004
Pages: 268
Weight: 0.87
Height: 0.61 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The History and Conquests of the Saracens is a comprehensive book written by Edward A. Freeman that explores the rise and expansion of the Islamic Empire during the early Middle Ages. The book provides a detailed account of the Saracen's conquests, including their military campaigns in the Middle East, North Africa, and Europe, and their cultural, social, and political impact on the regions they conquered.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a specific period or event in the history of the Saracens. The first chapter provides an overview of the origins of Islam and the life of the Prophet Muhammad. The subsequent chapters detail the early Islamic conquests, including the Arab conquest of Syria, the Battle of Yarmouk, and the Arab invasion of Egypt.The book also covers the rise of the Umayyad and Abbasid caliphates, the Islamic Golden Age, and the cultural and scientific achievements of the Islamic Empire. Additionally, the book discusses the Saracen's interactions with other civilizations, including the Byzantine Empire, the Frankish Kingdoms, and the Persian Empire.Overall, The History and Conquests of the Saracens is an insightful and informative book that provides readers with a comprehensive understanding of the rise and expansion of the Islamic Empire during the early Middle Ages. It is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of Islam, the Middle East, or the cultural and political history of the early medieval period.1856. Six lectures delivered before the Edinburgh Philosophical Institution. Contents: The World at the Coming of Mahomet; Mahomet and His Creed; The Undivided Caliphate; The Saracens in the East; The Saracens in the West; and The Later Dynasties of Persia and India.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.

3 different editions

Also available

Also in

General Middle Eastern History

View All