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In the Shadow of the Sword: The Birth of Islam and the Rise of the Global Arab Empire
In the Shadow of the Sword The Birth of Islam and the Rise of the Global Arab Empire
Author: Tom Holland
The acclaimed author of Rubicon and other superb works of popular history now produces a thrillingly panoramic (and incredibly timely) account of the rise of Islam. —   — No less significant than the collapse of the Roman Republic or the Persian invasion of Greece, the evolution of the Arab empire is one of the supreme narratives of ancient histor...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780307473653
ISBN-10: 0307473651
Publication Date: 2/5/2013
Pages: 448
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Publisher: Anchor
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Audio CD
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A fascinating, detailed, and well-researched account of the true origins of Islam and the formation of an empire. An accessible read!


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