Format:
IX, 421 S., [8] Bl.
,
Ill., Kt.
,
24 cm
ISBN:
9780306817403
,
9780306815850
,
0306815850
Content:
Examines the history of the great Islamic expansion, reveals how the Arab armies were able to overcome almost everything in their path, and brings to light the unique characteristics of Islamic settlement in new lands and the conversion to Islam of vast populations
Note:
Remembrance of things past -- The foundations of conquest -- The conquest of Syria and Palestine -- The conquest of Iraq -- The conquest of Egypt -- The conquest of Iran -- Into the Maghreb -- Crossing the Oxus -- The road to Samarqand -- Furthest east and furthest west -- The war at sea -- Voices of the conquered.
Language:
English
Keywords:
Araber
;
Eroberung
;
Geschichte 632-750
URL:
http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0833/2008297360-b.html
URL:
http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0833/2008297360-d.html
Author information:
Kennedy, Hugh 1947-
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