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In the Shadow of the Sword

By Tom Holland

In the Shadow of the Sword Religion & Esotericism

In the Shadow of the Sword

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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.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
562
Release Date:
2013-02-12
Publication Date:
2013-02-12
Publisher:
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
0307473651
ISBN13:
9780307473653
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
694 g
Height:
132 cm
Width:
203 cm
Thickness:
33 cm
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