Islamic Empires

Explore the grandeur of Islamic civilization with 'Islamic Empires', a captivating history that chronicles the rise and fall of the most significant Islamic dynasties across 15 centuries. Delve into the flourishing cities that once served as epicenters of culture, commerce, and intellect, from the prophetic beginnings in Mecca to the vibrant modernity of Doha. This illustrated paperback boasts 464 pages filled with detailed accounts of the Abbasids, Umayyads, Ottomans, Mughals, and Safavids. Understand the impact of remarkable leaders like Saladin, Tamerlane, and Babur as you journey through pivotal moments, including the First Crusade and the conquest of Constantinople. Perfect for history enthusiasts and students alike, this insightful narrative not only broadens your understanding of Islamic history but also celebrates the enduring legacies that shaped the world. Acquire this essential addition to your collection and witness the artistic, commercial, and spiritual milestones that define Islamic empires. Enjoy FREE shipping on this brand new edition, and elevate your library with an exploration of one of the most influential civilizations in history!

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141981093
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2020
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 464


Description:
Islamic civilization was once the envy of the world. From a succession of glittering, cosmopolitan capitals, Islamic empires lorded it over the Middle East, North Africa, Central Asia and swathes of the Indian subcontinent. For centuries the caliphate was both ascendant on the battlefield and triumphant in the battle of ideas, its cities unrivalled powerhouses of artistic grandeur, commercial power, spiritual sanctity and forward-looking thinking.Islamic Empires is a history of this rich and diverse civilization told through its greatest cities over fifteen centuries, from the beginnings of Islam in Mecca in the seventh century to the astonishing rise of Doha in the twenty-first.It dwells on the most remarkable dynasties ever to lead the Muslim world - the Abbasids of Baghdad, the Umayyads of Damascus and Cordoba, the Merinids of Fez, the Ottomans of Istanbul, the Mughals of India and the Safavids of Isfahan - and some of the most charismatic leaders in Muslim history, from Saladin in Cairo and mighty Tamerlane of Samarkand to the poet-prince Babur in his mountain kingdom of Kabul and the irrepressible Maktoum dynasty of Dubai. It focuses on these fifteen cities at some of the defining moments in Islamic history- from the Prophet Mohammed receiving his divine revelations in Mecca and the First Crusade of 1099 to the conquest of Constantinople in 1453 and the phenomenal creation of the merchant republic of Beirut in the nineteenth century.


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