Publisher's Synopsis
Allah-Akbar, God Is Great: An Arab Legend Of The Siege And Conquest Of Granada is a historical fiction book written by the renowned American author, Washington Irving, in 1878. The book is set in the 15th century during the time of the Arab conquest of Granada, Spain. It tells the story of the Arab leader, Boabdil, and his struggle to defend his kingdom from the Christian forces of King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella.The book is based on a legend that was passed down through generations of Arab storytellers. The legend portrays Boabdil as a brave and noble leader who fought to defend his people and his kingdom against the invading Christian forces. The book is filled with vivid descriptions of the battles, the landscapes, and the characters that bring the story to life.Through the eyes of Boabdil, the reader is given a glimpse into the Arab culture, traditions, and way of life during this turbulent period in history. The book also explores the themes of love, loyalty, and sacrifice as Boabdil struggles to balance his duty to his people with his love for his wife, Morayma.Overall, Allah-Akbar, God Is Great: An Arab Legend Of The Siege And Conquest Of Granada is a captivating and insightful book that offers a unique perspective on a significant period in history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Arab culture, history, and literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
