A thrillingly panoramic and incredibly timely account of the rise of Islam, from the acclaimed author of Rubicon and Persian Fire. The evolution of the Arab empire is one of the supreme narratives of ancient history, a story dazzlingly rich in drama, character, and achievement. In this exciting and sweeping history—the third in his trilogy of books on the ancient world—Holland describes how the Arabs emerged to carve out a stupefyingly vast dominion in a matter of decades, overcoming seemingly insuperable odds to create an imperial civilization aspects of which endure to the present day. With profound bearing on the most consequential events of our time, Holland ties the exciting story of Islam’s ascent to the crises and controversies of the present.
In the Shadow of the Sword: The Birth of Islam and the Rise of the Global Arab Empire
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Author: Holland, Tom
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 9780307473653
Details:
Author: Holland, Tom
Brand: Anchor
Color: White
Edition: Reprint
Binding: Paperback
Number Of Pages: 560
Release Date: 12-02-2013
Part Number: Illustrated
Package Dimensions: 8.0 x 5.1 x 1.1 inches Languages: English
EAN: 9780307473653
