Publisher's Synopsis
""The History of the Saracens"" is a comprehensive account of the rise and expansion of Islam and the Arab empire, written by Simon Ockley. The book covers the life of the Prophet Mohammed, his teachings and the establishment of the Islamic faith. It also delves into the political and military events that followed his death, including the Arab conquests and the establishment of the Umayyad and Abbasid caliphates. The book explores the cultural and intellectual achievements of the Islamic world, including the development of science, mathematics, and literature. Ockley provides a detailed analysis of the religious and political conflicts that shaped the history of the Saracens, including the Crusades and the conflicts with the Byzantine Empire. Overall, ""The History of the Saracens"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Islam and the Arab world.1868. This work is comprised of the lives of Mohammed and his successors, to the death of Abdalmelik, the Eleventh Caliph, with an account of their more remarkable battles, sieges, revolts, etc. collected from authentic sources, especially Arabic manuscripts. Contents: Life of Mohammed; Abubeker; Omar I; Othman; Ali; Hasan; Dynasty of the Ommiades; Moawiyah I; Yezid I; Moawiyah II; Merwan I; Abdalmelik.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.
