islamic empire

Traces the history of Islamic imperialism and argues that the region's history has been influenced more by long existing indigenous trends, patterns of behavior, and Islam's imperial tradition more than global power politics.

Chronicles the events that led the Germanic king Karl to become Charlemagne, the first emperor of Rome in over 400 years, how he became the most powerful man in the world, defender of the church, and broke down barriers between the peoples of Europe.

Traces the origins, spread, development, and modern practices of Islam.