The History of the Saracens is a book written by Simon Ockley that tells the story of the rise and expansion of Islam, from the life of its founder, the prophet Mohammed, to the death of the eleventh caliph, Abdalmelik. The book is divided into two parts: the first part covers the life of Mohammed and the early history of Islam, while the second part focuses on the caliphate and the political and military conquests of the Arab empire. Ockley provides a detailed account of the social, cultural, and religious aspects of ...
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The History of the Saracens is a book written by Simon Ockley that tells the story of the rise and expansion of Islam, from the life of its founder, the prophet Mohammed, to the death of the eleventh caliph, Abdalmelik. The book is divided into two parts: the first part covers the life of Mohammed and the early history of Islam, while the second part focuses on the caliphate and the political and military conquests of the Arab empire. Ockley provides a detailed account of the social, cultural, and religious aspects of Islamic civilization, as well as the conflicts and alliances that shaped its history. The book is a valuable source of information for anyone interested in the history of Islam and the Middle East.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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