History & geography corner

History of Islam Deaths of celebrities and notables, 15/1, two volumes with indexes Author's name: Shams al-Din Abu Abdullah al-Dhahabi

History and development of the judiciary in the Emirate of Dubai Author: Ibrahim Mohammed Boumelha From the earliest pages of history to the modern edifices of justice, this book takes a precise historical journey documenting the emergence and development of the judiciary in the...

Muhammad bin Dalmouk - A biography of generosity and giving Author: Ibrahim Mohammed Boumelha Mohammed bin Dalmouk was part of the heritage, values, and history of this land, and a vibrant image of its beautiful features that dazzles the people of the present with...

The Epic - A Study of the Historical Epic of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Author: Ibrahim Mohammed Boumelha This is a unique Emirati poetic epic from the poems of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, representing a remarkable...

History of the Caliphs Author's name: Imam Al-Suyuti In this work, Imam al-Suyuti chronicled the reigns of the Muslim caliphs. He included biographies of the caliphs, the Commanders of the Faithful, who led the affairs of the Muslim community from the time of Abu...

The Problem of Meaning in Jan Patoschka's "Far-Found Investigations in the Philosophy of History" Author's name: Amani Al-Zoubi This book opens up to the worlds of meaning in its most turbulent state, enlightened by Patushka's thought without stopping at it. It is a journey...

The Princess and the Effendi (two parts) Author: Salah Issa In May 1950, San Francisco and the Arab world were rocked by an unprecedented marriage: Princess Fathia, daughter of King Fuad and sister of King Farouk, chose to marry Riad Ghali, a Coptic Egyptian...

The Life of Lincoln Author: John G. Nicolai "The Short Life of Lincoln" is an official biography written from the heart of the action, from the humble cottages of Kentucky to the presidency of a fractured nation. Historian John G. Nicolai, President Abraham Lincoln's...

Jews and Greeks in Egypt Author: Najat Abdel-Haq How was the Egyptian economy formed before 1952? And who had its keys? And how did everything change after that? This book offers an in-depth analytical study of Egypt’s economic and social history in the first...

Nuclear war scenario Author's name: Annie Jacobsen This scenario, which describes the moments after a nuclear missile is launched toward the American homeland, is based on facts drawn from exclusive interviews with presidential advisers and cabinet members, nuclear weapons engineers, scientists, soldiers, pilots, special...

Inventing the Past Author's name: Tamim Ansari Why did the construction of the Great Wall of China ultimately lead to defeats for Rome? How did Buddhism spread to China? And why is the fate of Islam in Central Asia different from that in the...

How to survive through history Author's name: Cody Cassidy Imagine suddenly finding yourself facing a raging dinosaur, or amidst raging lava flows, or even on board a giant ship sinking to the depths of the ocean! This book is not just a journey through...

inside the house Author's name: Bill Bryson Have you ever wondered about the secrets hidden behind the walls of your home? Your ordinary house is, in fact, a museum filled with untold stories waiting to be revealed. In this unique book, author Bill Bryson...

Egypt in all eras Author's name: Muhammad Abu al-Khair Seto In "Egypt Through the Ages," Mohamed Abou El-Kheir Setou takes you on a historical journey spanning from the dawn of humanity to modern-day Egypt. From prehistoric times, through ancient Egyptian civilization, the Hellenistic, Roman,...

Popular myths in the Nile Valley Author's name: Jacob Artin In "Folk Legends of the Nile Valley," Yaqub Artin Pasha takes us on a captivating journey into the heart of Egyptian folk tales. Persian, European, Semitic, and African cultures converge in stories that pulsate...

The rule of the Muhammad Ali dynasty in Egypt began on June 18th, and about a century and a half later, it also ended on the same day. Between the beginning and the end, there are many stories to tell.This book discusses rulers who...

Fatimid Caliphate Author's name: De Lacy O'Leary The story of a rule that began with development and ended with bloodshed. In Egypt, where the glory of the Fatimids was intertwined with the Nile's bounty, and where domes and minarets rose high, power meant no...

What the authors believe Author: A group of authors I invite you to dinner with a group of authors. We will not be too preoccupied with the food; we will simply place questions on the table instead of dishes. Questions about literature? Not necessarily....

A Brief History of the Universe Author's name: David Baker Are we really just stardust left over from the universe's long journey? This book provides a satisfying answer to this and other existential questions, through an amazing journey spanning 13.8 billion years in just...

Stranger than our imagination Author's name: John Higgs One century brought together relativity and cubist art, the two world wars and the mathematics of chaos, to end up with our current mysterious world? In this extraordinary and captivating intellectual journey, author John Higgs delves...