The Mercy of Allah Contributor(s): Belloc, Hilaire (Author) |
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ISBN: 1647999960 ISBN-13: 9781647999964 Publisher: Bibliotech Press OUR PRICE: $13.25 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2020 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - History | Middle East - Arabian Peninsula |
Dewey: FIC |
Physical Information: 0.47" H x 6" W x 9" (0.51 lbs) 186 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: First published in 1922, The Mercy of Allah describes the civilization of the Arabs through the extraordinary tales a wealthy grandfather relates to his beloved grandchildren. These richly textured stories show how this prosperous Arab deceived his own countrymen to gain great fortunes, while also demonstrating the richness of Arab culture through the ages. The cultural standards described are still quite common in the Middle East. Mahmoud's saga points out the contrasts between Western and Eastern attitudes toward trade, banking, and human relations. And, of course, we see the central roles that religion and family play in everyday Arab life. |