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The Lands Of The Eastern Caliphate: Mesopotamia, Persia And Central Asia From The Moslem Conquest To The Time Of Timur

The Lands Of The Eastern Caliphate: Mesopotamia, Persia And Central Asia From The Moslem Conquest To The Time Of Timur

Le Strange, G.

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AtlasesFiction AnthologiesGeneral World History

ISBN10: 9354413153
ISBN13: 9789354413155
Publisher: Alpha Ed
Published: Feb 3 2021
Pages: 582
Weight: 1.86
Height: 1.30 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Step into the vibrant heart of the medieval Islamic world-a land of shifting frontiers, legendary cities, and enduring civilisations. The Lands Of The Eastern Caliphate by G. Le Strange opens a rare window onto Mesopotamia, Persia, and Central Asia from the early Muslim conquests to the rise of Timur. This is no ordinary historical geography book; it is a masterwork of scholarly history reference, meticulously mapping the transformation of Islamic provinces and cities across centuries of upheaval and achievement. Le Strange's research draws from original Arabic and Persian sources, guiding readers through the intricate landscapes of medieval Persia and Iran, the fertile valleys of Mesopotamia, and the crossroads of Central Asia. Each page reveals the pulse of daily life, the sweep of dynasties, and the enduring legacy of the Abbasid Caliphate and Timurid Empire. Students of Middle East studies, Islamic history researchers, and collectors of classic literature will find this volume an indispensable university history textbook and a touchstone for understanding the forces that shaped a continent. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. The Lands Of The Eastern Caliphate stands as both a scholarly triumph and a cultural treasure, inviting you to rediscover the places where empires rose, faiths flourished, and history was written in the very soil.

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