From Persia to the Caliphate: The Battle of al-Qadisiyyah (eBook)

From the Fall of the Sassanids to the Rise of the Islamic Caliphate

Omar ibn Ali al-Makki (Autor)

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2024
310 Seiten
tredition (Verlag)
978-3-384-43477-7 (ISBN)

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Step into the dramatic upheaval of the 7th century, where the ancient world witnessed one of history's most decisive moments. From Persia to the Caliphate: The Battle of al-Qadisiyyah by Omar ibn Ali al-Makki takes readers on a gripping journey through the causes, course, and consequences of the pivotal clash between the mighty Sassanid Empire and the burgeoning Islamic Caliphate.

This meticulously researched work explores the decline of the Sassanids, a once-dominant power defined by its Zoroastrian heritage and intricate social order, as it confronted the unrelenting expansion of the Rashidun Caliphate. Through vivid storytelling, the author examines the battle's intricate strategies, the key figures who shaped its outcome, and the sweeping religious, cultural, and geopolitical transformations that ensued.

Discover how the Battle of al-Qadisiyyah became a turning point, heralding the end of Persia's ancient empire and the rise of a new Islamic world order. Blending historical analysis with engaging narrative, this book sheds light on the profound impact of a single confrontation that forever altered the course of history.

Whether you are a history enthusiast, a student of military strategy, or a seeker of insights into cultural and religious evolution, From Persia to the Caliphate offers an unparalleled perspective on a battle that reshaped civilizations.

Prepare to witness the collision of empires, ideologies, and destinies in this unforgettable account of a transformative epoch.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 25.11.2024
• Verlagsort: Ahrensburg
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Geschichte ► Regional- / Ländergeschichte
• Schlagworte: Ancient Persian warfare • Battle of al-Qadisiyyah • Early Islamic conquests • Islam • Islamic history origins • Persian Empire decline • Rashidun Caliphate expansion • Sassanid Empire history • Zoroastrianism
• ISBN-10: 3-384-43477-3 / 3384434773
• ISBN-13: 978-3-384-43477-7 / 9783384434777