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Jurji Zaydan
Jurji Zaydan was a Lebanese writer and historian who wrote a series of historical novels about Islamic history. His books include Shajar al-Durr, The Virgin of Karbala
عبد الرحمن الناصر
Synopsis
Set during the height of Al-Andalus, this historical novel follows the reign of Abd al-Rahman III as he builds a powerful caliphate. Jurji Zaydan blends real history with fiction to show the daily life and grand politics of medieval Spain. It is a look at a golden age of culture and the power struggles that defined an era.
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Abd al-Rahman al-NasirProtagonist