A Short History of the Saracens

by Ameer Ali

First published in 2008. Written by a barrister and Muslim who also authored the well-known book The Spirit of Islam, this is an unusual and indispensable history of the Saracens, a people who left behind them a great legacy and incredible intellectual wealth. The history of the Saracens is also the history of the spread of Islam. This work chronicles the rise and decline of Saracen power and of the economic, social and intellectual development of the Arab nations.

Genres: History

708 pages, Paperback

First published October 17, 2008

Reviews

[MadZiddi · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received the comment that "It was a shiah history" from a "pathan" friend well read in history after I had loaned the book to him. It is sad that in the case of a Muslim history or rather an identity, in these religious revivalist times, there is no common Muslim identity, forget about a common South Asian identity that we share with the Indians.

[Asim Virk · Rating 4 out of 5]

A nice account of muslim rulers including their character...!!!

[Jasbeer Musthafa · Rating 4 out of 5]

One of my initial entry to the historical magnificence of the Saracens! Well researched, brilliantly organised, thoroughly schemed!