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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your...

This vintage book contains volume I Stanley Lane-Poole s 1894 biography of Sir Henry Parkes, "The Life of Sir Harry Parkes Vol. I. - Consul in China." This fascinating and unparalleled biography is highly recommended for those with an interest in the life and mind of this remarkable man, and it is not to be missed by the discerning collector. Sir Henry Parkes (1815 1896) was an Australian businessman and politician who served as a Premier of New South Wales. He was a significant advocate of the Federation of Australia, and is often referred to as the "Father of Federation." Contents include:...

This book contains Stanley Lane-Poole s 1901 work; A History of Egypt in the Middle Ages . It is a comprehensive chronicle of Egypt in the Middle Ages from its conquest by the Saracens in 640, to its annexation by the Ottoman Turks in 1516. A fantastically detailed volume, A History of Egypt in the Middle Ages is recommended for all those with an interest in Egyptian history, and would make for a worthy addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: The Arab Conquest, 639 641, A Province of the Caliphate, 641 868, Tulun and Ikhshid, 868 969, The Shi A Revolution, 969, The...

Stanley Lane Poole (1854 - 1941) was a British orientalist and archaeologist, and the author of a number of historical titles. Babar is the story of the founder of the Mughal Empire. Babar (also spelled Baber or Babur) lived from 1483 to 1530, and spread Islam throughout the Asian subcontinent.

Stanley Lane-Poole's History of India, Medieval India from the Mohammedan Conquest to the Reign of Akbar the Great is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of India and the region during the rise of Islam during the Middle Ages and the changes it had on the Indian subcontinent. As the preface notes, "The Medieval Period of Indian history, though it does not exactly correspond with the Middle Age of Europe, is not less clearly defined. It begins when the immemorial systems, rule, and customs of Ancient India were invaded, subdued, and modified by a succession of foreign conquerors...

The Story of a Turkey is a late 19th century history that broadly but comprehensively covers the history of Turkey from the 12th century to the 19th century, most notably the rise of the Ottoman Empire.

During a trip to Damascus, Syria in 1958, Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser visited the tomb of Saladin. It was a symbolic visit for the pan-Arab leader, who sought to unite the Arab world and restore it to its past glory. For nationalists like Nasser and devout Muslims across the Middle East, Saladin's life and reign represent the pinnacle of that glory, more than 8 centuries after his death. Saladin is widely considered one of the greatest generals in history and one of the most famous leaders of the Middle Ages, but he remains a paradox, both in personal and in historical terms. A...

For more than three centuries the trading nations of Europe were suffered to pursue their commerce or forced to abandon their gains at the bidding of pirates. From the days when Barbarossa defied the whole strength of the Emperor Charles V., to the early part of the present century, when prizes were taken by Algerine rovers under the guns, so to say, of all the fleets of Europe, the Corsairs were masters of the narrow seas, and dictated their own terms to all comers.