The Caliph S Vacation
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The Caliph S House
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Author : Tahir Shah
language : en
Publisher: Bantam
Release Date : 2006-01-31
The Caliph S House written by Tahir Shah and has been published by Bantam this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-01-31 with Travel categories.
In the tradition of A Year in Provence and Under the Tuscan Sun, acclaimed English travel writer Tahir Shah shares a highly entertaining account of making an exotic dream come true. By turns hilarious and harrowing, here is the story of his family’s move from the gray skies of London to the sun-drenched city of Casablanca, where Islamic tradition and African folklore converge–and nothing is as easy as it seems…. Inspired by the Moroccan vacations of his childhood, Tahir Shah dreamed of making a home in that astonishing country. At age thirty-six he got his chance. Investing what money he and his wife, Rachana, had, Tahir packed up his growing family and bought Dar Khalifa, a crumbling ruin of a mansion by the sea in Casablanca that once belonged to the city’s caliph, or spiritual leader. With its lush grounds, cool, secluded courtyards, and relaxed pace, life at Dar Khalifa seems sure to fulfill Tahir’s fantasy–until he discovers that in many ways he is farther from home than he imagined. For in Morocco an empty house is thought to attract jinns, invisible spirits unique to the Islamic world. The ardent belief in their presence greatly hampers sleep and renovation plans, but that is just the beginning. From elaborate exorcism rituals involving sacrificial goats to dealing with gangster neighbors intent on stealing their property, the Shahs must cope with a new culture and all that comes with it. Endlessly enthralling, The Caliph’s House charts a year in the life of one family who takes a tremendous gamble. As we follow Tahir on his travels throughout the kingdom, from Tangier to Marrakech to the Sahara, we discover a world of fierce contrasts that any true adventurer would be thrilled to call home.
Iznogoud The Caliph S Vacation
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Author : René Goscinny
language : en
Publisher: Cinebook
Release Date : 2013-03-18T00:00:00+01:00
Iznogoud The Caliph S Vacation written by René Goscinny and has been published by Cinebook this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-03-18T00:00:00+01:00 with Humor categories.
Legend has it that in Baghdad the magnificent, a great and particularly dark-minded vizier, who answers to the name of Iznogoud, works on his ambition to steal the throne of Caliph Haroun al Plassid. Thus his favourite saying: “I want to be caliph instead of the caliph!” Iznogoud, seconded by his faithful servant Wa’at Alahf, goes on vacation with the caliph...in the desert! Of course, his goal is to get rid of him by any means necessary...
The Caliphs Last Heritage
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Author : Mark Sykes
language : en
Publisher: New York : Arno Press
Release Date : 1973
The Caliphs Last Heritage written by Mark Sykes and has been published by New York : Arno Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1973 with History categories.
Caliphs And Their Non Muslim Subjects
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Author : A. S. Tritton
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2010-12-03
Caliphs And Their Non Muslim Subjects written by A. S. Tritton and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-12-03 with Reference categories.
Originally published in 1939. After the death of Muhammad his community was ruled by three caliphs who kept their capital as Medina, the City of the Prophet. Under the rule of the caliphs those who did not confess the Muslim faith were under certain restrictions both in public and private life. This volume examines the social, cultural, religious and economic aspects of this period and includes chapters on: Government Service; Churches and Monasteries; Christian Arabs, Jews and Magians; Dress; Financial Persecution, Medicine and Literature and Taxation.
A Vacation In Baghdad And Beyond
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Author : Ardemis Donikian
language : en
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
Release Date : 2023-02-13
A Vacation In Baghdad And Beyond written by Ardemis Donikian and has been published by Trafford Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-02-13 with Travel categories.
I did somehow fly from “Baghdad by the Tigris” to “Baghdad by the Bay” and I am ready to take you on an adventurous non-imaginary journey and shed some light on my nation. With a sense of nostalgia I invite you to embark on my magic carpet as we will visit the major highlights of the country in order to gain insight and immerse ourselves in a world still unknown to many. We will travel back in time as memories of the past shall come alive as I recount experiences of my life in Iraq to enrich your knowledge about the country.
The History Of Al Abar Vol 34
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Author :
language : en
Publisher: State University of New York Press
Release Date : 2015-07-01
The History Of Al Abar Vol 34 written by and has been published by State University of New York Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-07-01 with Religion categories.
The events described in this volume took place during al-Ṭabarī's own time. Al-Ṭabarī was thus writing "contemporary history," and his narrative, often based on first-hand reports, is drawn in vivid and arresting detail. The volume portrays the summit of "the Sāmarrā period," following al-Mu'taṣim's transfer of the 'Abbāsid capital upstream from Baghdad to Samarra. Three caliphs are portrayed in this volume: al-Mu'tasim's son and successor, al-Wathiq; al-Wathiq's brother al-Mutawakkil; and al-Mutawakkil's son al-Muntaṣir. At this time the 'Abbāsid caliphs came under the dominant influence of the Turkish military elite. The crowning example of Turkish power and 'Abbāsid frailty was the dramatic assassination of al-Mutawakkil by Turkish officers within the precincts of his own palace. The Turks were afterward not only instrumental in raising al-Muntasir the caliphate, they also forced him to depose his two brothers as heirs apparent. Finally, they had al-Muntaṣir himself killed. During the period of al-Wāthiq and al-Mutawakkil, insurrections erupted in the center of the empire, and serious revolts broke out in distant provinces, including Africa and Armenia. The Byzantine raids on Damietta and Samosata were memorable events, and periodic Muslim forays were made into Byzantine territory. Prisoner exchanges between Muslims and Byzantines are reported in engaging detail on the basis of eyewitness testimony. The report of a prisoner release by a Shi'ite emissary to the Byzantine emperor contains a charming description of his visit to Constantinople and his audience with Michael III. A discounted price is available when purchasing the entire 39-volume History of al-Ṭabarī set. Contact SUNY Press for more information.
History Of The Jews
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Author : Paul Johnson
language : en
Publisher: Associated University Presse
Release Date : 1987
History Of The Jews written by Paul Johnson and has been published by Associated University Presse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1987 with Jews categories.
Travels To The City Of The Caliphs Along The Shores Of The Persian Gulf And The Mediterranean Vol 1 Of 2
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Author : James Raymond Wellsted
language : en
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Release Date : 2017-11-05
Travels To The City Of The Caliphs Along The Shores Of The Persian Gulf And The Mediterranean Vol 1 Of 2 written by James Raymond Wellsted and has been published by Forgotten Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-11-05 with Travel categories.
Excerpt from Travels to the City of the Caliphs, Along the Shores of the Persian Gulf and the Mediterranean, Vol. 1 of 2: Including a Voyage to the Coast of Arabia, and a Tour on the Island of Socotra His adventures form the basis of the greater portion of the accompanying work some of them were verbally detailed to me, others given in detached fragments of ms. Recast and dovetailed together by myself. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
History Of The Jews From The Roman Empire To The Early Medieval Period
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Author : Simon Dubnow
language : en
Publisher: Associated University Presse
Release Date : 1967
History Of The Jews From The Roman Empire To The Early Medieval Period written by Simon Dubnow and has been published by Associated University Presse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1967 with Jews categories.
Travels To The City Of The Caliphs Along The Shores Of The Persian Gulf And The Mediterranean
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Author : James Raymond Wellsted
language : en
Publisher: Franklin Classics
Release Date : 2018-10-09
Travels To The City Of The Caliphs Along The Shores Of The Persian Gulf And The Mediterranean written by James Raymond Wellsted and has been published by Franklin Classics this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-10-09 with categories.
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