Islamic Empires: The Cities That Shaped Civilization: From Mecca to Dubai

by Justin Marozzi

Book Overview

A history of the rich and diverse civilizations over fifteen centuries of Islam seen through its greatest cities.

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, while Europe cowered feebly at the margins. For centuries the caliphate was both ascendant on the battlefield...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1643133063
• ISBN13: 9781643133065
• Release Date: February 2020
• Publisher: Pegasus Books
• Length: 512 Pages
• Weight: 1.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 6.1" x 9.1"