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In the Shadow of the Sword: The Birth of Islam and the Rise of the Global Arab Empire - by Tom Holland

Name: In the Shadow of the Sword: The Birth of Islam and the Rise of the Global Arab Empire
Author: Tom Holland

Tom Holland’s book offers an engaging and detailed history of the birth of Islam and its transformation into a powerful Arab empire. Focusing on the 6th and 7th centuries, Holland explores the complex origins of Islam, the political and cultural forces at play, and the rapid expansion of Arab power.

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