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The History Of The Saracens: Comprising The Lives Of Mohammed And His Successors To The Death Of Abdalmelik, The Eleventh Caliph

The History Of The Saracens: Comprising The Lives Of Mohammed And His Successors To The Death Of Abdalmelik, The Eleventh Caliph

Ockley, Simon

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PhilosophyFiction AnthologiesGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1428634835
ISBN13: 9781428634831
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jul 9 2006
Pages: 548
Weight: 1.75
Height: 1.22 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The History of the Saracens is a comprehensive account of the rise and expansion of the Islamic empire, written by Simon Ockley. The book begins with the life of the Prophet Mohammed, tracing his early years in Mecca, his migration to Medina, and the establishment of the first Islamic community. It then goes on to detail the succession of caliphs who followed Mohammed, including Abu Bakr, Umar, Uthman, and Ali, as well as the Umayyad and Abbasid dynasties.Ockley provides a detailed analysis of the political, social, and religious developments that shaped the Islamic empire, including the spread of Islam throughout the Arabian Peninsula and beyond, the conquest of Persia and Byzantium, and the establishment of the Islamic Golden Age. He also explores the theological and philosophical debates that took place within the Islamic community, as well as the impact of Islamic culture on the wider world.The History of the Saracens is a seminal work of Islamic history and a valuable resource for scholars and students of Middle Eastern studies, religious studies, and world history. It offers a rich and nuanced portrait of the Islamic empire and its legacy, shedding light on the complex historical and cultural forces that shaped the modern world.With An Account Of Their Most Remarkable Battles, Sieges, Revolts, Etc.Collected From Authentic Sources, Especially Arabic Mss.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.

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