248 results for 'Sultan, Sohaib'

Blues Guitar: A Comprehensive Introduction to Acoustic Blues This instructional book provides a thorough introduction to playing the blues on acoustic guitar, covering five different keys and...

The Sultan in Oman by Jan Morris is a historical account of a pivotal moment in the region's history. In 1955, the Sultanate of Muscat and Oman was a medieval Islamic State, resistant to...

The Mamluk Sultanate: A History by Carl F. Petry provides a comprehensive survey of this pivotal Islamic regime that ruled Egypt, Syria, and parts of the Arabian hinterland along the Red Sea from...

The Sultan's Emu is a bitter fable of colonialism, set against the vibrant backdrop of Marrakech in 1906. A European envoy and a Moroccan warlord find themselves entangled in a delicate dance of...

The Sultan: A Memoir by Wasim Akram and Gideon Haigh is a candid and insightful biography of one of cricket's greatest fast bowlers. For over two decades, Wasim Akram's remarkable career was marked...

Sultan Alimirah Hanfare's life story is one of remarkable resilience and determination. Born in Awsa, Ethiopia in the early 1920s, he was born to a family with a rich history of resistance against...

A sweeping historical adventure set in 17th-century Morocco, The Sultan's Wife is a tale of intrigue and survival. In the palace of Meknes, a young woman named Alys finds herself at the mercy of the...

This comprehensive biography sets out to provide an accurate picture of Tipu Sultan's life by separating fact from fiction. The author has devoted considerable space to his military campaigns and...

Gold Dust of Begum Sultans is set in post-1857 Rohilkhand, Western Uttar Pradesh, against the backdrop of a crumbling feudal binary. In this patriarchal society, three generations of strong-woman...

Sultan Mehmed II's Conquest of Constantinople is a pivotal moment in history, fulfilling a prophecy made by Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). In 1453, at just twenty-one years old, Mehmed led his...

The Sultan with the Handlebar Moustache A Novel by Michael Costa is a gripping tale that delves into the world of mysticism and ancient artifacts. When a young boy inherits an occult-antiquities shop...

Cork Rock: From Rory Gallagher To The Sultans Of Ping is a comprehensive history of rock music in Cork, tracing the careers of influential acts from legendary blues-rock guitarist Rory Gallagher to...

The Turkish Empire: The Sultans, The Territory, and The People is a detailed exploration of the history and society of the Ottoman Empire. This comprehensive study delves into the origins of the...

The Sultan's Feast: A Fifteenth-century Egyptian Cookbook by Ibn Mubarak Shah is a rare and significant work in the history of Arabic gastronomy. This 15th-century treatise features over 330 recipes,...

American photographers Larry Sultan and Mike Mandel's 1977 book of photographs, Evidence, returns to print in a new edition that closely resembles the original. The book is a carefully curated...

This biography sheds light on the lesser-known aspects of Mehmed II's life, presenting different perspectives and important details to gain a deeper understanding of his character.Explore the...

The Life and Times of Sultan Mahmud of Ghazni by Muhammad Nazim presents a historical account of the life and reign of Mahmud of Ghazni. This detailed biography covers his seventeen expeditions into...

The Delhi Sultanate: A Political and Military History by Peter Jackson is a comprehensive narrative that explores the history of the first Islamic state in India. From its foundation in 1210 to its...

Spies for the Sultan: Ottoman Intelligence in the Great Rivalry with Spain is a fascinating history of intelligence practices and their impact on great power rivalries in the early modern era. In the...

The Perak Sultanate Transitioning Into the 21st Century by Barbara Watson Andaya In Malaysia's complex political landscape, the role of hereditary rulers has evolved over time. While their powers...

The Life and Legend of the Sultan Saladin by Jonathan Phillips is a comprehensive biography that explores the complex relationship between the Islamic and Christian worlds through the life of one of...

The Peace Conferences of 1919-23 and Their Aftermath: A Study of Turkey's Fate. World War I marked the end of empires, but some rulers sought to delay their demise. Others, like Enver Pasha, hastened...

In the Service of the Sultan: A First Hand Account of the Dhofar Insurgency tells the largely unknown story of a small number of British officers who led Muslim soldiers in a hard-fought...

The Sultan of Hearts: A Comprehensive Life Story of Prophet Muhammad. This authoritative work presents a detailed narrative of one of the most fascinating life stories in human history, firmly...

In Darfur: An Account of the Sultanate and Its People, Muḥammad al-Tūnisī recounts his remarkable ten-year sojourn in the independent state of Darfur. Raised in Cairo and educated at al-Azhar,...

The Ottoman Sultan Who Shaped the Modern World Alan Mikhail's groundbreaking account of the life and world of Sultan Selim I offers a fresh perspective on global history. By redefining key events...

Crowds and Sultans: Urban Protest in Late Medieval Egypt and Syria offers a fresh perspective on the tumultuous fifteenth century. This period saw the Mamluk sultanate face significant economic and...

The Last Sultan: The Life and Times of Ahmet Ertegun A fascinating story of a man who lived life on his own terms, Ahmet Ertegun was a true original. Brilliant, cultured, and brash, he founded...

This study explores how the Sumatran sultanate of Jambi responded to Dutch colonial expansion from 1830 to 1907. Elsbeth Locher-Scholten's research, based on extensive archival work in both Holland...

The Book of the Sultan's Seal: A Prophetic Vision of Cairo's Turbulent Times In the aftermath of the Egyptian Revolution, Youssef Rakha's debut novel, The Book of the Sultan's Seal, burst onto the...

Prince Bandar bin Sultan: A Man Behind the Scenes The life of Prince Bandar bin Sultan is one of intrigue and power. Born into an unlikely family, he rose to become a key figure in shaping American...

In the 19th century, global systems of capitalism and empire connected the North Atlantic and Indian Ocean worlds in complex networks. Sojourners, Sultans, and Slaves explores how US mercantile...

Daljit Nagra's second collection of poetry is a vibrant and thought-provoking exploration of identity, culture, and belonging. Tippoo Sultan's Incredible White-Man-Eating Tiger Toy-Machine!!! takes...

The New Sultan: Erdogan and the Crisis of Modern Turkey by Soner Cagaptay is a comprehensive analysis of the current state of Turkey under its right-wing populist president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan...

A remarkable journey through 16th-century Europe and the Middle East is recounted in this fascinating travelogue. In 1599, Queen Elizabeth I sent a unique gift to Sultan Mehmet III of Turkey - a...

Sir David Butler's remarkable career has had a lasting impact on British politics. As an Oxford academic and renowned expert in electoral studies, he brought the science of elections to life on...

Saladin The Sultan Who Vanquished the Crusaders and Built an Islamic Empire by John Man This authoritative biography brings to life the story of Saladin, the Islamic world's preeminent hero, who...

A rare and fascinating account of life in an independent African state, written by a merchant who traveled extensively throughout the region. In "An Account of the Sultanate and Its People, Volume...

Sultan Süleyman was a globally recognized figure during his lifetime, ruling the Ottoman Empire from 1520 to 1566. His domain stretched across Eurasia, from Hungary to Iran and from the Crimea to...

Advice for the Sultan: Prophetic Voices and Secular Politics in Medieval Islam by Neguin Yavari explores Islamic political thought from medieval times to the present, challenging prevailing...

Ava Lee investigates a warehouse destruction in Malaysian Borneo, uncovering a powerful family's billion-dollar illegal logging operation. Her pursuit leads to Hong Kong real estate markets and a...

Empire of Clay: The Reign of Moulay Ismail, Sultan of Morocco (1672-1727) presents a nuanced assessment of one of North Africa's most influential rulers. During his 55-year reign, Moulay Ismail...

Alain Grosrichard's The Sultan's Court is a fascinating survey of Western accounts of "Oriental despotism" in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. It focuses particularly on portrayals of the...

Sultan Selim III and the Modernisation of the Ottoman Navy explores the transformation of the Ottoman naval technology under his rule. During this period, new types of sailing warships such as two-...

The Ottoman Empire's history has been overlooked in world history, with its intellectual fervor, geopolitical power, and enlightened rule often distorted. At the height of their authority in the 16th...

Halid Ziya Usakligil's memoir provides fascinating first-hand insight into the personalities and intrigues of the Ottoman palace in its final decades. Written by First Secretary to Sultan Mehmed V,...

Imperial Powers and Humanitarian Interventions: The Zanzibar Sultanate, Britain, and France in the Indian Ocean, 1862-1905 by Raphaël Cheriau The Zanzibar Sultanate played a pivotal role in European...

A Sultan in Autumn: Erdogan Faces Turkey's Uncontainable ForcesSoner Cagaptay offers an insightful analysis of Recep Tayyip Erdogan's rule, exploring how the Turkish president will react to his...

Suleiman the Magnificent: A Study of the Ottoman Empire's Most Influential Sultan. The Ottoman Empire's rise to prominence was marked by its conquest of Constantinople in 1453, which became the...

The Panthay Rebellion: Islam, Ethnicity and the Dali Sultanate in Southwest China, 1856-1873 by David Atwill A remarkable account of the Panthay Rebellion, which held the armies of the Qing dynasty...

The Dhofar Monsoon Mountains to Sand Seas is an in-depth exploration of Oman's unique and fascinating region. Spanning from the southern city of Salalah to the Empty Quarter in the north, this...

Aubrey Henderson's life is turned upside down when she discovers she's carrying a baby with her new boss, Enzo. As their relationship deepens, so does their connection and longing for a...

The rise of Saudi Arabia and the UAE as global powers has been marked by significant changes in their statecraft and authority structures. Two key figures, Muhammad bin Salman Al-Saud and Muhammad...

A dark mystery buried in the history of a dying empire has long fascinated Sherlock Holmes enthusiasts. What did Arthur Conan Doyle mean by his enigmatic remark about 'The Adventure of the Second...

Pictures From Home is a poignant and deeply personal work by Larry Sultan, a narrative collage that explores the boundaries between documentary and staged photography. The book presents a decade-long...

Abraham or Aristotle? First Millennium Empires and Exegetical Traditions by Garth Fowden explores the intertwined history of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. This lecture examines how these three...

The War in Northern Oman: A Crucial but Forgotten Conflict In 1954, a conflict broke out in northern Oman that has largely been overlooked by historians. This 'small' war was crucial to the nation's...

Indonesia, the world's largest archipelago, is a land of incredible diversity and unending paradoxes. With a rich history stretching back over a thousand years, this fascinating country has been...

A cheeky little red rooster meets his match in a very rich and greedy sultan. When the sultan loses a diamond button, he's furious - especially when a mischievous bird seems determined to keep it...

In fourteenth-century Spain, two women from different backgrounds are brought together by fate. Esperanza Peralta and Miriam Alubel are both captives sold into the harem of Sultan Yusuf I of Moorish...

A rare and fascinating account of life in an independent African state, written by a merchant who traveled extensively throughout the region. In "An Account of the Sultanate and Its People, Volume...

Sultana Kösem - In the Harem is a historical novel that tells the story of a young Greek girl's journey from captivity to power. Born into slavery, she is eventually taken under the wing of Ahmed I's...

Saladin's life and career are well-documented in this authoritative account. Written by Baha' al-Din Ibn Shaddad, who served as Saladin's qadi al-'askar (judge of the army), it provides a unique...

The Koran For Dummies provides a clear and straightforward guide to Islam's sacred scripture. Islamic scholar Sohaib Sultan offers a plain-English exploration of the Koran's history, structure, and...

Management consultancy research has grown rapidly in recent years, driven by the need for organizations to adapt to complexity and uncertainty. As a result, management consultants have become...

Sultana's Dream is a pioneering work of feminist Utopian fiction, written in the early 20th century. This groundbreaking story explores the vision of a future society where women have equal rights...

Sultana's Dream is a pioneering work of science fiction and feminist utopian literature that imagines a world where women are free to explore and pursue their education, running a peaceful and just...

The European Sultanas of the Ottoman Empire by Anna Ivanova Buxton is an in-depth exploration of the often-overlooked role of women in the Ottoman Empire. For over seven centuries, these women played...

In 13th-century Moorish Spain, a bitter civil war threatens to destroy the realm of Granada. At its heart is the union between Fatima and Faraj, a marriage that may determine her future and the fate...

In fourteenth-century Moorish Spain, a marriage of convenience for the sake of peace turns into disaster in the medieval kingdom. Queen Jazirah finds herself caught up in a dynastic struggle between...

Local States in an Imperial World explores the Deccan Sultanates of 16th- and 17th-century central India, challenging traditional views of empire. Focusing on negotiation, flexibility, and plurality,...

A Practical Guide for Aspiring Ophthalmologists by Sohaib R. Rufai is an essential resource for those seeking to pursue a career in ophthalmology.With detailed guidance on the application process,...

Set in sixteenth-century Istanbul during the Ottoman Empire, The Legacy of Grazia dei Rossi chronicles the fate of Danilo, son of Jewish physician Judah del Medigo and his wife Grazia dei Rossi...

Ali Qasmi's new book explores the complex development of ideas about citizenship and national belonging in Pakistan after its creation in 1947. Drawing on a rich archive of diverse sources, he traces...

Sultan Valad discovers three notebooks in the room of his recently deceased servant Ayesha. The notebooks contain valuable information about his father and stepmother, which he uncovers as he reads...

The Armour of King David is a gripping young adult action-adventure novel that follows the elite Ruzgär unit as they embark on their second mission impossible. A mysterious manuscript has arrived at...

Your Lord Has Not Forsaken You by Najwa Awad and Sarah Sultan is a deeply personal and insightful exploration of faith and mental health.Written from the perspectives of two experienced professionals...

Medieval Indian Armies (2) Indo-Islamic Forces, 7th-Early 16th Centuries by David Nicolle is an in-depth study of the Islamic forces that dominated South Asia from the 7th century to the Mughal...

On the Back of the Tiger A Novel by Zülfü Livaneli This vivid account of an infamous Ottoman sultan's life in exile is a powerful exploration of the nature of power and the complexities of human...

The Mahdist Sultanate: A Study of Faith and Sudanic Tradition in Western Dar Fur. This monograph explores the history of the Masallt Sultanate from 1870 to 1930, drawing almost exclusively on primary...

The Art of the Mandala by Henry Sultan is a collection of over 50 mandala paintings that showcase the artist's unique style and exploration of color and shape. From abstract geometric forms to visual...

Discover the authentic experience of Karachi, Pakistan with this insider's guide. Written by Muhammad Sohaib Alam, a local expert, "Greater Than a Tourist - Karachi, Pakistan" offers practical travel...

Death In The Harem A Mrs Hudson and Sherlock Holmes Mystery by Susan Knight is a gripping mystery set in the exotic world of the Ottoman Empire's harem. When a series of mysterious deaths among the...

Lada Dragwyla is a force to be reckoned with. Abandoned by her father as a child, she has grown up in the Ottoman sultan's courts, learning to rely only on herself to survive. As a warrior and a...

Beneath a Crescent Moon: An Ottoman Empire Novel by Mark Macedonia is set against the backdrop of 1529 Europe. Haris, an elite soldier chosen for greatness, finds himself torn between duty and...

The Great Seljuk Empire provides a comprehensive history of one of the major empires of Middle Eastern history. From their origins as nomadic tribesmen in the 11th century, the Seljuks went on to...

The Pasha's Tale by S. J. A. Turney is a historical fiction novel that follows Skiouros as he navigates the complex web of Ottoman politics and plots to overthrow the Sultan. Five years have passed...

Tumanbay: A City of Intrigue and Deception In this sweeping historical fantasy saga, Walker Dryden weaves a complex tale of love, death, trust, and betrayal set against the backdrop of a vast empire...

In the late 1590s, a secret book was commissioned by the Sultan, to be illuminated by the best artists of the day in the European style. This was a bold move, especially at a time of violent...

Amani's fate hangs in the balance as she fights for everything she believes in. In a desert kingdom torn apart by treachery and rebellion, the line between heroism and villainy is blurred. With the...

Discover Oman: A Country Where Tradition Meets Modernity The Sultanate of Oman is a land of ancient history and dramatic landscapes, where traditional values coexist with the trappings of modern life...

The Architect's Apprentice is a sweeping tale of one boy and his extraordinary gift, set against the vibrant backdrop of 16th century Istanbul. A young stowaway, with no worldly possessions to his...

The Harem Midwife: A Riveting Historical Novel In 1578, Hannah and Isaac Levi have found refuge in Constantinople's Imperial Harem. He works in the growing silk trade, while she tends to the hundreds...

Beauty's world of desire becomes her prison in this sensual and seductive tale. A bound captive of an Eastern Sultan, Beauty navigates the exotic confines of the harem, confronting a multitude of...

Stephen Cory's "Reviving the Islamic Caliphate in Early Modern Morocco" challenges prevailing views on the decline of Islamic civilization by examining the career of Mulay Ahmad al-Mansur, an...

The Ottomans: Sultans, Khans, and Caesars For nearly five hundred years, the Ottoman Empire straddled East and West, negotiating the challenges of religious difference in ways that had a profound...

A physician's reluctant task becomes a fight for survival in 15th-century Moorish Spain. When bodies start to turn up with savage attacks, Thomas Berrington is asked to investigate the brutal murder...

Thomas Pellow's remarkable story begins in 1716, when he was captured at sea by Barbary pirates and sold into slavery to the sultan of Morocco. This memoir is a testament to his strength and...

The Brothers Grimm's collection of fairy tales is a treasure trove of enchanting stories from Europe's rich folklore heritage. Featuring black and white illustrations, this anthology brings to life...

The Fire Beaks by Jean Dufaux is a gripping tale of war and loyalty. In this latest installment, the Master of Machines faces a difficult choice as their new leader leads the Crusaders in an assault...