The History Of The Saracens: Comprising The Lives Of Mohammed And His Successors To The Death Of Abdalmelik, The Eleventh Caliph (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781163432266)

The History of the Saracens is a comprehensive account of the rise and spread of Islam, from the life of the Prophet Mohammed to the death of the eleventh Caliph, Abdalmelik. Written by Simon Ockley, a renowned scholar of Arabic and Islamic studies, the book provides a detailed examination of the political, social, and religious developments that shaped the early Islamic world.The first part of the book focuses on the life of Mohammed, his teachings, and the early years of Islam. Ockley provides a thorough analysis of the Quran, the holy book of Islam, and the Hadith, the sayings and actions of the Prophet. He also explores the political and military events that led to the establishment of the Islamic empire, including the battles of Badr, Uhud, and Khaybar.The second part of the book covers the period after Mohammed's death, including the reigns of the first four caliphs, the Umayyad dynasty, and the Abbasid dynasty. Ockley examines the conflicts and power struggles that characterized this period, as well as the cultural and intellectual achievements of Islamic civilization.Throughout the book, Ockley provides detailed accounts of the key figures and events in Islamic history, including the conquest of Syria and Egypt, the siege of Constantinople, and the Battle of Karbala. He also explores the contributions of Muslim scholars and philosophers, such as Al-Farabi, Ibn Rushd, and Al-Ghazali.Overall, The History of the Saracens is a comprehensive and insightful account of the early Islamic world, offering readers a deep understanding of the religion, culture, and politics of this important period in world history.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.

Author: Simon Ockley
ISBN-10: 1163432261
ISBN-13: 9781163432266
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 548
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.14lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.38d