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Feb 12, 2013 · "Shadow of the Sword" by Tom Holland offers a compelling journey into the birth of Islam and the rise of the Arab Empire. Holland's meticulous research and engaging storytelling provide a vivid portrayal of pre-Islamic Arabia.
In the Shadow of the Sword is a history book charting the origins of Islam by Tom Holland . Scholarship. The work draws from the revisionist scholarship of Patricia Crone (and further refinements produced by John Wansbrough, Fred Donner, Andrew Rippin, Christoph Luxenberg et al) in applying rigorous textual analysis to the Hadithic corpus.
May 4, 2012 · In the Shadow of the Sword by Tom Holland – review. A swashbuckling study of the origins of Islam. Glen Bowersock. Fri 4 May 2012 04.00 EDT. I n his sprawling new book Tom Holland undertakes...
Jan 1, 2012 · In the Shadow of the Sword: The Birth of Islam and the Rise of the Global Arab Empire. Tom Holland. 3.90. 4,608 ratings538 reviews. The acclaimed author of Rubicon and other superb works of popular history now produces a thrillingly panoramic (and incredibly timely) account of the rise of Islam.
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In the Shadow of the Sword remains a spell-bindingly brilliant multiple portrait of the triumph of monotheism in the ancient world.” — The Independent (London) “This is a handsome volume, tackling an important question from a novel perspective.”