Robert G. Hoyland is een historicus en geleerde gespecialiseerd in de middeleeuwse geschiedenis van het Midden-Oosten. Zijn werk duikt diep in de culturele en maatschappelijke verschuivingen van dit cruciale tijdperk. Hoylands analytische benadering belicht de complexe interacties tussen diverse beschavingen en religies die de regio vormden. Zijn geschriften bieden waardevolle inzichten in de vormende periode van de middeleeuwse wereld.
The book explores the significant historical contributions of pre-Islamic Arabian inhabitants, highlighting their roles as influential merchants and warriors. It delves into the cultural and economic dynamics of the region, setting the stage for the emergence of Islam and illustrating how these early Arab societies shaped the course of world history. Through detailed narratives, it uncovers the complexities of their interactions and the legacy they left behind.
[A] splendid new history of the Arab conquests.... Hoyland...has performed an invaluable service. His book will surely serve as the definitive account of the Arab conquests for many years to come. -Tom Holland, Literary Review
The story of the Holy Land, encompassing the three millennia that saw the birth of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Each chapter is written by a leading scholar and is highly illustrated with paintings, photographs, and ancient texts. číst celé