The Great Arab Conquests: How the Spread of Islam Changed the World We Live In
by:
Hugh Kennedy (author)
In this engaging history, world-renowned historian Hugh Kennedy deftly sews together the stories of the people, armies, and events that conquered an area from Spain to China in just over 100 years.
In this engaging history, world-renowned historian Hugh Kennedy deftly sews together the stories of the people, armies, and events that conquered an area from Spain to China in just over 100 years.
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Format: paperback
ISBN:
9780306817403 (0306817403)
ASIN: 306817403
Publish date: December 9th 2008
Publisher: Da Capo Press
Pages no: 464
Edition language: English
Category:
Non Fiction,
History,
Historical Fiction,
Medieval,
War,
Military,
Religion,
Politics,
Military History,
World History,
Islam
Hugh Kennedy's over cautious and suspicious treatment of Arab sources makes this a bumpy read. The book though is informative but should not be the definitive book on the subject rather a supplement to other works. The author's attempt at neutrality fails and he leaves no doubt as to which side he s...
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