The Early Islamic Conquests
The Early Islamic Conquests by Fred Mcgraw Donner, published by Princeton University Press on April 19, 2016, is a scholarly examination of the Islamic conquests in Syria and Iraq during the sixth and seventh centuries. This edition, consisting of 512 pages, revisits the complex factors behind the conquests, distinguishing between their causes, the reasons for their success, and the subsequent Arab migrations to the Fertile Crescent.
Readers will find a detailed analysis that contributes to the ongoing discourse surrounding this pivotal historical period. The book delves into themes of history and religion, offering insights into the social dynamics of the time. As part of the Princeton Legacy Library, this edition aims to enhance access to important scholarly works, preserving the original text while providing a durable format for contemporary readers.
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In this contribution to the ongoing debate on the nature and causes of the Islamic conquests in Syria and Iraq during the sixth and seventh centuries, Fred Donner argues for a necessary distinction between the causes of the conquests, the causes of their success, and the causes of the subsequent Arab migrations to the Fertile Crescent.
Originally published in 1982.
The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.
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