Middle Eastern history

Orthodox Christianity is one of the world's major religions, and the Russian Orthodox Church is by far its largest denomination.

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An in-depth, illustrated history of Israeli Air Force operations in Western Negev toward the end of the Arab-Israeli War.

This first US publication of Erez Bitton, one of Israel's most celebrated poets, recalls the fate of Moroccan Jewish culture with poems both evocative and pure.

Followed by many millions of Muslims throughout the world, Sufism is the heart of Islamic spirituality.

The Quran: is it a book of terror or a book of peace?

Mencutekin takes on the role of ideology in the history of Turkish cinema critically analyzing the values and ideas that have shaped the message and stories of Turkish movies.

"Where is Turkey Headed?

Topkapi Palace was the official and primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for almost four centuries of their 624-year reign.

Michael Keller was once a software executive from Florida.

Ce livre fort utile traite de sujets nécessaires à la compréhension du Saint Coran, comme la division et l'organisation des chapitres coraniques, les règles d'Interprétation, la Théorie de l'Abrogation, les liens entre le Saint Coran et la Sunnah (la pratique du Saint Prophète Muhammad), les liens entre le Saint Coran et les Saintes Ecritures du passé, l'Unité de Dieu, les Attributs Divins, la Vie après la Mort, le Paradis et l'Enfer, la Révélation, l'Histoire des Prophètes, etc.

Historique minutieusement investigué et faisant autorité de l'Islam sous les quatre premiers Califes vertueux, Abu Bakr, 'Umar, 'Uthman et 'Ali.

Biographie minutieusement compulsée du Saint Prophète Muhammad.

Peut-être la meilleure courte biographie du Saint Prophète Muhammad.

Authoritative and carefully researched history of Islam under the first four righteous Caliphs.

Brief biography of the Holy Prophet, and his teachings.

This extremely useful book deals with subjects necessary for the understanding of the Holy Quran such as the division and arrangement of the Quranic chapters, rules for Interpretation, the Theory of Abrogation, Relationship of the Holy Quran to the Sunnah (the practice of the Holy Prophet Muhammad), Relationship of the Holy Quran to Earlier Scriptures, the Unity of God, Divine Attributes, Life after Death, Paradise and Hell, Revelation, History of the Prophets, etc.

There has been a great demand for a booklet to introduce younger people to the teachings of Islam in fairly simple language.

The author emphasizes the humanity of the Prophet Jesus and corrects misconceptions about him among both Muslims and Christians.

Researched biography of the Holy Prophet.

The Holy Quran EBook versionEnglish Translation and Commentary Detailed commentary with extensive references to standard authorities, both classical and modern Comprehensive introduction deals with Islamic teachings and the collection and arrangement of the Holy Quran Extensive IndexReviewsThere is no other translation or commentary of the Holy Quran in the English Language to compete with Maulvi Muhammad Alis Masterpiece.

Maulana Muhammad Alis English translation of the Holy Quran, text only, with an extensive index.

This handbook has two purposes: it is intended (1) as a handbook of Etruscology or Etruscan Studies, offering a state-of-the-art and comprehensive overview of the history of the discipline and its development, and (2) it serves as an authoritative reference work representing the current state of knowledge on Etruscan civilization.

Following the Civil War of 1994, Yemen experienced few years of relative peace.

The extraordinary true story of a secret forty-year friendship between two women who should have been bitter enemies.

This is a critical edition and translation of the medieval local history of Balkh, known as Fada?

This is a critical edition and translation of the medieval local history of Balkh, known as Fada?

Hikayat Abi l-Qasim al-Baghdadi (The Portrait of Abu l-Qasim al-Baghdadi) is an 11th-century Arabic work by Abu l-Mutahhar Muhammad ibn Ahmad al-Azdi which tells the story of a Baghdadi party-crasher crashing a party in Isfahan.

Following the Civil War of 1994, Yemen experienced few years of relative peace.

Under the leadership of a sagacious and patriotic ruler, who wasn't only cautious about the security of his state but was acting to stabilize worldwide peace by means of keeping the Middle East secure from the danger of Communism, the third most powerful Army Aviation in the world was born and flourished, its efficiency proven during its role defending Iran during the war with Iraq, 1980-88.

Sixty years since the tripartite aggression of France, Great Britain and Israel against Egypt, this is the first account about Egyptian military operations during the Suez War of 1956 (or ‘Suez Crisis’, as it is known in the West).

Designed by Sydney Camm as a swept wing, daytime interceptor with excellent maneuverability, the Hunter became the first jet aircraft manufactured by Hawker for the Royal Air Force.

The development of the F-5 lightweight supersonic fighter in the mid 1950s was almost a gamble for the Northrop Corporation, but ultimately resulted in one of most commercially successful combat aircraft in modern history.

The Syrian Civil War, (the colloquial name of the ongoing conflict in Syria), has experienced an entirely unexpected transformation during its first two years.

This book investigates the long-term continuity of large-scale states and empires, and its effect on the Near East's social fabric, including the fundamental changes that occurred to major social institutions.

The dramatic encounter between Muhammad 'Ali Pasha, Ottoman governor of Egypt, and his vanquished Saudi foe, Imam 'Abd Allah, in Cairo in November 1818 marks the symbolic end of the First Saudi State.

The mention of ';Israel' usually provokes a reaction of some sort.

Designed by Sydney Camm as a swept wing, daytime interceptor with excellent maneuverability, the Hunter became the first jet aircraft manufactured by Hawker for the Royal Air Force.

Mazandaran and Astarabad was first published as volume VII of the new series of the E.

Shirvan, today mainly part of Azerbaijan, existed as an autonomous khanate, under Iranian influence, until 1820, when under pressure from Russia, the khan fled to Iran, and Shirvan was immediately annexed along with two neighbouring khanates.

Shirvan, today mainly part of Azerbaijan, existed as an autonomous khanate, under Iranian influence, until 1820, when under pressure from Russia, the khan fled to Iran, and Shirvan was immediately annexed along with two neighbouring khanates.

The Hudud al-'Alam, written in AD 982 for a Prince of Guzganan (located in the North West of modern Afghanistan), is a geography covering the whole known world and one of the earliest works of Persian prose.

The Hudud al-'Alam, written in AD 982 for a Prince of Guzganan (located in the North West of modern Afghanistan), is a geography covering the whole known world and one of the earliest works of Persian prose.

Murtada al-Zabidi was a Humanist scholar and a Muslim, whose twelfth-century writings are here examined in the context of their geographical and historical setting.

Murtada al-Zabidi was a Humanist scholar and a Muslim, whose twelfth-century writings are here examined in the context of their geographical and historical setting.

The poetry of pre-Islamic Arabia is a neglected tessera in the mosaic of Late Antiquity.

The poetry of pre-Islamic Arabia is a neglected tessera in the mosaic of Late Antiquity.

This description of the province of Fars, was written around the beginning of the 12th century A.

This description of the province of Fars, was written around the beginning of the 12th century A.

Al-Junayd (d.