The Arabic Historical Tradition & the Early Islamic Conquests: Folklore, Tribal Lore, Holy War

by Boaz Shoshan

Book Overview

This book presents a thorough examination of Arabic narratives on the early Islamic conquests. It uncovers the influence of contemporary ideology, examining recurring fictive motifs and evaluating the reasons behind their use.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 081535794X
• ISBN13: 9780815357940
• Release Date: December 2017
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 9.2"