(Also Turkey and Ottoman Empire)
CLASSIC LITERATURE
$ The Arabian Nights by Padraic Colum
Here is another version of the Arabian Nights worth checking out.
Here is another version of the Arabian Nights worth checking out.
CULTURAL
FC G9-212 Had You Been Born a Moslem
♥ Among the Turks by Cyrus Hamlin (1877)
Observations of one who lived 35 years among the Turks.
♥ The People of Turkey by Lady Fanny Blunt (1878)
Account of a consul’s daughter and wife after 20 years residence.
♥ The World’s Story, Volume 3 by Eva March Tappan (1914)
Glimpse of Arabia through art, song and story.
♥ The World’s Story, Volume 6 by Eva March Tappan (1914)
Glimpse of Turkey through art, song and story.
Observations of one who lived 35 years among the Turks.
♥ The People of Turkey by Lady Fanny Blunt (1878)
Account of a consul’s daughter and wife after 20 years residence.
♥ The World’s Story, Volume 3 by Eva March Tappan (1914)
Glimpse of Arabia through art, song and story.
♥ The World’s Story, Volume 6 by Eva March Tappan (1914)
Glimpse of Turkey through art, song and story.
HISTORICAL
FC W7-1 The Story of Islam
FC W7-87 Hand of Providence
FC W7-87 Hand of Providence
♥ A Muslim Sir Galahad by Henry Dwight (1913)
A modern day story of Islam in Turkey. More insight into the world of Islam.
♥ Moors in Spain: A Wonderful Chapter in the World’s Civilization by Florian (1840)
A look at a period of great brilliancy in Muslim history, when they were distinguished for their love of knowledge and successful cultivation of science and the arts.
♥ Ottoman Turks by Edward Sell (1915)
A brief overview of Turkey's history.
♥ Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah and Meccah Sir Richard Burton in 1893
Here is the account of Sir Richard Burton's dangerous journey through Arabia. This is heavy duty reading, but if you're looking for a personal tour through Arabia in the mid-1800s, this is the classic.
♥ Story of the Crusades by James Boyd (1892)
For those who can't get enough of the Crusades . . . While you may not wade through all the text, the 100+ drawings of Gustav Dore are spectacular. Open the book if just for that!
$ The Crusades Through Arab Eyes
Interesting point of view for older readers.
♥ The Crusades—The Story of the Latin Kingdom of Jerusalem by T. A. Archer (1894)
Story of the Nations Series
♥ The Story of Islam by Thodore Lunt (1916)
Written for school children to help them understand the spirit of Islam. It's written by a Reverend with a definite Christian bias which may seem extreme, but you'll find lots of ideas worth discussing.
♥ The Story of Mohammed and the Rise of Islam by David S. Margoliouth (1905)
Story of the Nations Series
♥ The Story of the Saracens by Arthur Gilman (1887)
Story of the Nations Series
♥ Turkey by Stanley Lane-Poole (1891)
Story of the Nations Series
A modern day story of Islam in Turkey. More insight into the world of Islam.
♥ Moors in Spain: A Wonderful Chapter in the World’s Civilization by Florian (1840)
A look at a period of great brilliancy in Muslim history, when they were distinguished for their love of knowledge and successful cultivation of science and the arts.
♥ Ottoman Turks by Edward Sell (1915)
A brief overview of Turkey's history.
♥ Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah and Meccah Sir Richard Burton in 1893
Here is the account of Sir Richard Burton's dangerous journey through Arabia. This is heavy duty reading, but if you're looking for a personal tour through Arabia in the mid-1800s, this is the classic.
♥ Story of the Crusades by James Boyd (1892)
For those who can't get enough of the Crusades . . . While you may not wade through all the text, the 100+ drawings of Gustav Dore are spectacular. Open the book if just for that!
$ The Crusades Through Arab Eyes
Interesting point of view for older readers.
♥ The Crusades—The Story of the Latin Kingdom of Jerusalem by T. A. Archer (1894)
Story of the Nations Series
♥ The Story of Islam by Thodore Lunt (1916)
Written for school children to help them understand the spirit of Islam. It's written by a Reverend with a definite Christian bias which may seem extreme, but you'll find lots of ideas worth discussing.
♥ The Story of Mohammed and the Rise of Islam by David S. Margoliouth (1905)
Story of the Nations Series
♥ The Story of the Saracens by Arthur Gilman (1887)
Story of the Nations Series
♥ Turkey by Stanley Lane-Poole (1891)
Story of the Nations Series
HISTORICAL FICTION
♥ Khaled, a Tale of Arabia by F. Marion Crawford
A novel about a jinn who offends Allah, but is allowed a chance to redeem himself by becoming human and winning the love of a woman. Offers insight into the world of Islam.
♦ Ring of Fate by Jean Bothwell
♥ The Boy Crusaders by John Edgar
A story of the days of Louis IX.
♥ The Prince and the Page by Charlotte Yonge (1909)
A story of the last crusade. Fictional story of the early life of King Edward I.
A novel about a jinn who offends Allah, but is allowed a chance to redeem himself by becoming human and winning the love of a woman. Offers insight into the world of Islam.
♦ Ring of Fate by Jean Bothwell
♥ The Boy Crusaders by John Edgar
A story of the days of Louis IX.
♥ The Prince and the Page by Charlotte Yonge (1909)
A story of the last crusade. Fictional story of the early life of King Edward I.
BIOGRAPHIES
FC G4-80 Abdallah and Sabat