Muhammad and His Power - Hardcover

Peirce De Lacy Henry Johnstone

 
9780331256413: Muhammad and His Power

Synopsis

Explore the rise of a world-changing leader through vivid, documentary-style history.

This edition presents a detailed narrative of Muhammad’s campaigns, alliances, and the events that shaped early Islam, from strategic negotiations to dramatic conquests and political moves that expanded his influence across Arabia.

The narrative follows key episodes, including political treaties, clashes with Mecca, and the founding moments of Muslim power. It portrays the complexities of leadership, courage, and the costly choices that accompanied the formation of a new social order, while grounding the story in documented episodes and interactions with rival tribes and neighboring states.
  • Direct, chronology-based account of Muhammad’s military campaigns and diplomatic efforts.
  • Clear descriptions of major turning points, from Hudaybiya to the conquest of Mecca and beyond.
  • Context for the alliances, rivalries, and religious developments that accompanied empire-building.
  • Important figures and events that illuminate the early growth of Islamic power.
Ideal for readers seeking a thorough, readable history of early Islam and Muhammad’s leadership, with careful attention to significant events and their consequences.

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