The Caliph Haroun Alraschid: And Saracen Civilization (1881)

By Edward Henry 1840-1882 Palmer

Book Overview

""The Caliph Haroun Alraschid: And Saracen Civilization"" is a historical book written by Edward Henry Palmer and published in 1881. The book explores the life and reign of Haroun Alraschid, the fifth Abbasid caliph who ruled from 786 to 809 AD. The author provides a detailed account of the caliph's achievements and contributions to the Islamic civilization, including his patronage of art, literature, and science. The book also delves into the broader context of the Saracen civilization, discussing the social, cultural, and religious aspects of the Arab world during the Abbasid era. The author draws from a range of sources, including Arabic manuscripts, historical records, and contemporary accounts, to provide a comprehensive and engaging narrative of this fascinating period in Islamic history. Overall, ""The Caliph Haroun Alraschid: And Saracen Civilization"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of the Islamic world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 112075318X
• ISBN13: 9781120753182
• Release Date: December 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 230 Pages
• Weight: 0.69 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"