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Author
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Pub. Date
2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Describes the cultural and scientific advancements the Islamic Empire has contributed to society, from the Arabic number system and farming innovations to Islamic architecture, music, and writing.
6) Holy war: how Vasco da Gama's epic voyages turned the tide in a centuries-old clash of civilizations
Author
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
Formats
Description
A radical reinterpretation of da Gama's pioneering voyages, revealing their role as a decisive turning point in the struggle between Christianity & Islam.
In 1498 a young captain sailed from Portugal, circumnavigated Africa, crossed the Indian Ocean, and discovered the sea route to the Indies and, with it, access to the fabled wealth of the East. It was the longest voyage known in history. The little ships were pushed beyond their limits,...
In 1498 a young captain sailed from Portugal, circumnavigated Africa, crossed the Indian Ocean, and discovered the sea route to the Indies and, with it, access to the fabled wealth of the East. It was the longest voyage known in history. The little ships were pushed beyond their limits,...
14) The Knights Templar of the Middle East: the hidden history of the Islamic origins of freemasonry
Author
Publisher
Weiser
Pub. Date
2006
Language
English
17) Islam
Author
Series
Publisher
Cherry Lake Publishing
Pub. Date
2017.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Introduces Islam, including the history, geography, politics, and economics of the religion.
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