Tracing the history behind the rise of the Islamic world's great pilgrimages to Mecca and Medina; this account proceeds from the earliest traditions to the fall of the Ottoman Empire. From there the discussion turns to the short-lived Hashemite Kingdom and the establishment of the writ of the Saud over the two Holy Cities in 1925. An appreciation of a powerful cultural and religious phenomenon; this beautiful book draws on the firsthand accounts of historians and travelers; many of them eyewitnesses; to breathe life into the scenarios described. A spectacular photo essay by the granddaughter of the late King Faisal; Princess Reem Faisal; is also included.
#369026 in Books Da Capo Press 1997-10-22Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x .56 x 6.00l; .72 #File Name: 1882810147226 pages
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0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Not a historyBy Evan B HumeA mish mashof articles and diaries. I wanted a detailed history of the Campaign.0 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy walter penninomore than happy
