Allah-Akbar, God Is Great
An Arab Legend Of The Siege And Conquest Of Granada (1878)
Published on 26. January 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
248 pages
978-1-104-02068-2 (ISBN)
Description
""Allah-Akbar, God Is Great: An Arab Legend Of The Siege And Conquest Of Granada"" is a historical novel written by Washington Irving in 1878. The book is based on the Arab legend of the siege and conquest of Granada, a city in Spain. The story revolves around the last Muslim ruler of Granada, Boabdil, and his struggle to defend his kingdom against the Christian forces led by King Ferdinand II of Aragon and Queen Isabella I of Castile. The novel is a vivid portrayal of the Arab culture and traditions, and it provides a unique perspective on the historical events that led to the fall of Granada. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Spain and the Arab world, and it offers valuable insights into the complexities of the Muslim-Christian relations in medieval Europe. Overall, ""Allah-Akbar, God Is Great"" is a timeless masterpiece that combines history, legend, and fiction to create an unforgettable reading experience.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.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United States
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Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
365 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-104-02068-2 (9781104020682)
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Washington Irving (1783-1859) was an American author, essayist, biographer, and historian of the early 19th century. He is best known for his short stories "Rip Van Winkle" (1819) and "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" (1820), both of which appear in his collection "The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent." arly Works: Irving began his writing career with a series of satirical essays under the pseudonym Jonathan Oldstyle in 1802. "A History of New York": Published in 1809 under the pseudonym Diedrich Knickerbocker, this book brought him immediate fame for its humorous and somewhat satirical take on New York's early history. European Influence: Irving spent 17 years living in Europe, where he served as a diplomat and continued his writing career. He produced several works based on his experiences and travels, such as "Bracebridge Hall" (1822) and "Tales of a Traveller" (1824). Biographies and Histories: He wrote biographies of figures such as Christopher Columbus and Muhammad and histories such as "The Alhambra" (1832). "The Life of George Washington": His multi-volume biography of George Washington, published from 1855 to 1859, is considered one of his major works. After returning to the United States, he settled in Tarrytown, New York, in a home he named Sunnyside, where he continued to write until his death.