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The book explores the rich history of Muslim countries, tracing their development from the era of Rome and Persia through the lives of pre-Islamic Bedouins. It delves into the significant events and cultural influences that shaped Islamic civilization, culminating in pivotal moments such as the fall of Baghdad to the Mongols in 1258 and the conquest of Granada by Christians in 1492. The author aims to uncover the motivations behind these historical shifts and the factors that contributed to the evolution of Islamic history.

Focusing on the Mongol empires, this comprehensive study offers an accessible exploration of the legacies of Genghis Khan and Tamerlane, along with their successor states in Western Eurasia. It stands out as one of the few authoritative works on the subject, making it suitable for non-specialists. The new introduction by Arthur Waldron highlights the significant impact of the Mongols and other nomadic societies on world history, enriching the reader's understanding of their contributions.

This book presents a translation of Bertold Spuler s groundbreaking work on the transformation of Iran from a Persian Zoroastrian Empire to a province of the Arab Muslim Empire to a land divided by a number of Persian and Turkish kingdoms."