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Little is known about Arabia in the sixth century CE. Yet from this distant time and place emerged a faith and an empire that stretched from the Iberian peninsula to India. Today, Muslims account for nearly a quarter of the global population. G. W. Bowersock seeks to illuminate this most obscure and yet most dynamic period in the history of Islam--from the mid-sixth to mid-seventh century--exploring why arid Arabia proved to be such fertile ground...
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The Islamic empire arose spectacularly in the 7th century and exercised influence over a large geographic area until its fall to Mongol invaders in the 13th century. The rulers, called caliphs, ushered in a new Islamic civilization with customs and practices both distinct from and partially influenced by those of the areas it conquered. The reigns of these caliphates, including the Abbasid caliphate, which presided at the time of the Islamic Golden...
57) The illustrated guide to Islam: history, philosophy, traditions, teachings, art and architecture
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"An in-depth study of the history, ideology, culture and traditions of Islam, discussing the core beliefs, practices and sacred texts central to the religion, and the significance of holy sites, prayer, fasting and pilgrimage. Explores the rich cultural heritage of the Islamic world, with examples of spectacular artistic and architectural achievements show in 1000 paintings and photographs" -- Cover.
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In this episode of Empire Builders, explore ten sites that made history as they chart the rise and fall of these great Muslim Empires. Using CGI, contributions from experts in their fields and re-enactments, walk the ruins, discover the story behind, and explore the historic sites.