Lives Of Mahomet And His Successors; Volume 1

In this groundbreaking work, Washington Irving offers a detailed and sympathetic portrait of the life and times of Mahomet, as well as the early years of Islam. Drawing on historical and literary sources, Irving paints a vivid picture of the religious and political turmoil of the Arabian Peninsula during that time. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of religion and the Middle East. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.