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In God's Path: The Arab Conquests and the Creation of an Islamic Empire (Ancient Warfare and Civilization),Used
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In just over a hundred yearsfrom the death of the Mohammed in 632 to the beginning of the Abbasid Caliphate in 750the followers of the Prophet swept across the whole of the Middle East, North Africa, and Spain. The conquered territory was larger than the Roman Empire at its greatest expansion, and it was claimed for the Arabs in roughly half the time. How they were able to engulf so many empires, states, and armies in such a short period of time is a question which has engaged historians since at least the ninth century. Most recent popular accounts have been based almost solely on the early Muslim sources, which were, in short, salvation history, composed for the purpose of demonstrating that God had chosen the Arabs as his vehicle for spreading Islam throughout the world.While exploiting the rich biographical and geographical information of the early Muslim sources, this groundbreaking work delivers a fresh account of the Arab conquests and the establishment of an Islamic Empire by incorporating different approaches and different bodies of evidence. Robert G. Hoyland, a leading Late Antique scholar, accomplishes this by first examining the wider world from which Mohammed and his followers emerged. For Muslim sources, the revelation of Islam to Muhammad is the starting point for their history, and modern university departments have tended to reinforce this approach. Late Antique studies have done us the service of shedding much needed light on the 4th to 6th centuries, thus giving us a better view of the nature of Middle Eastern society in the decades before the Arab conquests. In particular, Hoyland narrates the emergence of a distinct Arab identity in the region of the Roman province Arabia and western (Saudi) Arabia, which is at least as important for explaining the Arab conquests as Muhammad's revelation. The Arabs are the principal, almost sole, focus of the Muslim conquest narratives, and this is the norm for modern works on this subject. Yet, in the same period the Khazars, Bulgars, Avars and Turks established polities on the edges of the superpowers of Byzantium and Iran; in fact, the Khazars and Turks continued to be major rivals of the Arabs in the seventh and eighth centuries. The role of these peripheral states in the Arab success story is underscored in the narrative. Innovative and accessible, In God's Path is a welcome account of a transformative period in ancient history.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'In God's Path' by Robert G. Hoyland? A: 'In God's Path' explores the Arab conquests and the establishment of an Islamic Empire, focusing on the historical context from the death of Mohammed to the Abbasid Caliphate.
- Q: How does this book differ from other accounts of the Arab conquests? A: The book incorporates a variety of sources beyond early Muslim narratives, offering a broader historical perspective and examining the emergence of Arab identity.
- Q: What is the length of 'In God's Path'? A: The book contains 320 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on May 1, 2017.
- Q: Is 'In God's Path' a paperback edition? A: Yes, this book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Who is the author of 'In God's Path'? A: The author of the book is Robert G. Hoyland, a prominent scholar in Late Antique studies.
- Q: What type of readers would benefit from this book? A: This book is suitable for readers interested in history, specifically those studying the Arab conquests and Islamic Empire formation.
- Q: Does the book include any maps or illustrations? A: The book's details do not specify the inclusion of maps or illustrations; it's recommended to check the product description or reviews for more information.
- Q: What condition is the book in when purchased? A: The book is sold in 'new' condition.
- Q: Can this book be used as a reference for academic studies? A: Yes, 'In God's Path' can serve as a valuable reference for academic studies related to ancient history and Islamic civilization.