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The Holy Sail
Abdulaziz Al-Mahmoud
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Description for The Holy Sail
Paperback. A vibrant retelling of a little-known episode of Middle Eastern history that had far-reaching implications. Translator(s): Traboulsi, Karim. Num Pages: 448 pages. BIC Classification: FV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 198 x 33. Weight in Grams: 362.
In the name of the Cross, Portuguese fleets head to the Gulf. In the name of Allah, Arabian tribes must resist Portugal, 1486: Europe is emerging from the Dark Ages, and new lands are being discovered every day. But the East is still unchartered territory Oblivious to the invasions, massacres and religious fanaticism that characterise the 15th century, a young girl falls in love with a noble Arabian tribal leader. But all eyes are on the Portuguese fleets in the Arabian Gulf, intent on securing the profitable spice trade. Abdulaziz Al-Mahmoud weaves a tapestry of momentous historical events with stories ... Read more
In the name of the Cross, Portuguese fleets head to the Gulf. In the name of Allah, Arabian tribes must resist Portugal, 1486: Europe is emerging from the Dark Ages, and new lands are being discovered every day. But the East is still unchartered territory Oblivious to the invasions, massacres and religious fanaticism that characterise the 15th century, a young girl falls in love with a noble Arabian tribal leader. But all eyes are on the Portuguese fleets in the Arabian Gulf, intent on securing the profitable spice trade. Abdulaziz Al-Mahmoud weaves a tapestry of momentous historical events with stories ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Weight
362g
Number of Pages
448
Place of Publication
, Qatar
ISBN
9789927101670
SKU
V9789927101670
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About Abdulaziz Al-Mahmoud
Abdulaziz Al-Mahmoud is a Qatari engineer and journalist. He has a BA in engineering from Clarkson University in New York and an aviation and engineering diploma from the UK. He worked as editor-in-chief of Alsharq and The Peninsula newspapers as well as www.aljazeera.net. This is his second novel. Karim Traboulsi is a translator of Arabic living between ... Read more
Reviews for The Holy Sail
A fine talent in the world of novel writing... Al Qods Al Arabi Great political awareness and an excellent historical mind Aljazeera.net Engaging and entertaining. Al Dostoor