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100 1 _aNöldeke, Theodor,
_d1836-1930
245 1 0 _aSketches from Eastern History
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2017
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2017-05-25
505 0 _aSome characteristics of the Semitic race -- The Koran -- Islam -- Caliph Mansúr -- A servile war in the East -- Yakúb the coppersmith, and his dynasty -- Some Syrian saints -- Barhebræus -- King Theodore of Abyssinia.
508 _aProduced by Delphine Lettau, Cindy Beyer, and the online Project Gutenberg team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net with images provided by The Internet Archive.
520 _a"Sketches from Eastern History" by Theodor Nöldeke is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work provides a series of essays that explore key aspects of Eastern history, particularly focused on the Semitic races and the rise of Islam. The author, a noted orientalist, aims to provide insights into the culture, religion, and political dynamics of the region, enhancing the understanding of historical figures such as the Islamic prophet Mohammed and his works. At the start of the text, Nöldeke presents the complex task of depicting the moral and psychological characteristics of the Semitic races, acknowledging the challenges and contradictions involved. He critiques previous scholars who have portrayed these traits and outlines his intent to contribute meaningfully to the discourse. The opening engages the reader by elaborating on how geography, religion, and history have shaped the characteristics and civilizations of the Semitic peoples, and it sets the stage for a deeper examination that will unfold in subsequent chapters. Through his rigorous analysis, Nöldeke's work promises to be a valuable resource for both specialists and general readers interested in the history and influence of the Eastern world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aChristian saints
653 _aTheodore II, Negus of Ethiopia, -1868
653 _aIslam
653 _aIslamic Empire
653 _aBar Hebraeus, 1226-1286
653 _aSemites
653 _aSyria -- Church history
700 1 _aBlack, J. Sutherland
_q(John Sutherland),
_d1846-1923
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54782
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