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11th century Morocco. A Muslim warlord gives his empire of Morocco and Spain to a Christian heir while the lives of four women become woven together. A healer bound by an impossible vow, a free-spirited Berber, a powerful queen and a Christian slave. History, war, love and magic come together in this gripping series which attempts to answer the question of why a Muslim empire would be left to a Christian heir. (Please note paperback copy comes as 1 single volume).
Book Synopsis The Moroccan Empire Series by : Melissa Addey
Download or read book The Moroccan Empire Series written by Melissa Addey and published by . This book was released on 2020-03-24 with total page 696 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 11th century Morocco. A Muslim warlord gives his empire of Morocco and Spain to a Christian heir while the lives of four women become woven together. A healer bound by an impossible vow, a free-spirited Berber, a powerful queen and a Christian slave. History, war, love and magic come together in this gripping series which attempts to answer the question of why a Muslim empire would be left to a Christian heir. (Please note paperback copy comes as 1 single volume).
Why did a Muslim emperor pick the son of a Christian slave as his heir? 11th century Morocco and Spain. A vast Muslim empire is rising as the lives of four women weave together to tell a story of war and love, magic and faith. Hela was born with the gift of healing, but is now bound by an impossible vow. Berber woman Kella is searching for adventure, but growing fearful for the safety for her baby son. Zaynab has risen to power as the queen of Morocco but is warped by a dark jealousy. Spanish nun Isabella is struggling to learn the lesson of love while holding onto her faith and vows. Based on the rise of Morocco's Almoravid dynasty, which created a North African and Spanish empire and defeated El Cid, this is historical fiction at its most enthralling, both intriguing and emotional. Set out on an epic journey of complex choices and opposing faiths told by the voices of forgotten women. Buy the complete Moroccan Empire series today. Please note that the paperback copy comes as one single large volume.
Book Synopsis The Moroccan Empire Series by : Melissa Addey
Download or read book The Moroccan Empire Series written by Melissa Addey and published by . This book was released on 2022-01-25 with total page 696 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why did a Muslim emperor pick the son of a Christian slave as his heir? 11th century Morocco and Spain. A vast Muslim empire is rising as the lives of four women weave together to tell a story of war and love, magic and faith. Hela was born with the gift of healing, but is now bound by an impossible vow. Berber woman Kella is searching for adventure, but growing fearful for the safety for her baby son. Zaynab has risen to power as the queen of Morocco but is warped by a dark jealousy. Spanish nun Isabella is struggling to learn the lesson of love while holding onto her faith and vows. Based on the rise of Morocco's Almoravid dynasty, which created a North African and Spanish empire and defeated El Cid, this is historical fiction at its most enthralling, both intriguing and emotional. Set out on an epic journey of complex choices and opposing faiths told by the voices of forgotten women. Buy the complete Moroccan Empire series today. Please note that the paperback copy comes as one single large volume.
The only comprehensive history of this popular travel destination Beginning with Morocco’s incorporation into the Roman Empire, this book charts the country’s uneasy passage to the 21st century and reflects on the nation of citizens that is emerging from a diverse population of Arabs, Berbers, and Africans. This history of Morocco provides a glimpse of an imperial world, from which only the architectural treasures remain, and a profound insight into the economic, political, and cultural influences that will shape this country’s future.
Book Synopsis Morocco by : C.R. Pennell
Download or read book Morocco written by C.R. Pennell and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-10-01 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The only comprehensive history of this popular travel destination Beginning with Morocco’s incorporation into the Roman Empire, this book charts the country’s uneasy passage to the 21st century and reflects on the nation of citizens that is emerging from a diverse population of Arabs, Berbers, and Africans. This history of Morocco provides a glimpse of an imperial world, from which only the architectural treasures remain, and a profound insight into the economic, political, and cultural influences that will shape this country’s future.
My thanks go to Professor Harry Norris and Dr Michael Brett of the School of Oriental and African Studies for their wonderful books on Berbers, Tuaregs and this era as well as their helpful information and encouragement. All mistakes are of course mine. Thank you to my brother Ben, whose different way of sensing illness is both fascinating and strange to me. It gave me the inspiration for some of Hela’s skills, although I think he is a great deal wiser. Huge gratitude to the University of Surrey for giving me funding for my PhD in Creative Writing, allowing me freedom and valuable writing time for multiple projects over three years. And especially to Dr Paul Vlitos, who has already improved my writing craft with his knowledge and encouragement. To my beta readers for this book: Camilla, Elisa, Etain and Helen, thank you so much for all your insights and questions as well as your demands for the next book! You make each book better. And always, my thanks to Ryan, who makes all things possible and to Seth and Isabelle for putting up with Mamma having her head in the clouds.
Book Synopsis The Cup by : Melissa Addey
Download or read book The Cup written by Melissa Addey and published by Google.Book . This book was released on 2019-01-27 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: My thanks go to Professor Harry Norris and Dr Michael Brett of the School of Oriental and African Studies for their wonderful books on Berbers, Tuaregs and this era as well as their helpful information and encouragement. All mistakes are of course mine. Thank you to my brother Ben, whose different way of sensing illness is both fascinating and strange to me. It gave me the inspiration for some of Hela’s skills, although I think he is a great deal wiser. Huge gratitude to the University of Surrey for giving me funding for my PhD in Creative Writing, allowing me freedom and valuable writing time for multiple projects over three years. And especially to Dr Paul Vlitos, who has already improved my writing craft with his knowledge and encouragement. To my beta readers for this book: Camilla, Elisa, Etain and Helen, thank you so much for all your insights and questions as well as your demands for the next book! You make each book better. And always, my thanks to Ryan, who makes all things possible and to Seth and Isabelle for putting up with Mamma having her head in the clouds.
Two Novellas by YAE comprises two works by Youssouf Amine Elalamy, also known as YAE, translated from French into English for the first time. A Moroccan in New York tells the tale of a young man seeking to make sense of two cultures which seemingly could not be more opposite, yet, are on many levels, so much the same. Autobiographical, YAE's story is the compilation of the musings of a young man on a Fulbright grant in New York in the early 1990s. In particular, the work reveals multiple misconceptions and misunderstandings Americans have about Moroccans and, other foreigners. Sea Drinkers is a compelling story that reveals the hurdles faced by Moroccan emigrants who illegally try to cross the slim stretch of water in small boats between Morocco and Spain. The hundreds who attempt the dangerous crossing every year are known as the harraga, which in Arabic means 'the burners.' The Moroccans who embark must literally 'burn' the bridges of their lives (their identity papers and passports), in order to clandestinely infiltrate into the countries across the water. These characters tell the tales of those who become stateless and who, more often than not, die untimely deaths in the waters between two continents (a distance of less than fifteen miles).
Book Synopsis Two Novellas by YAE by : Youssouf Amine Elalamy
Download or read book Two Novellas by YAE written by Youssouf Amine Elalamy and published by Lexington Books. This book was released on 2008-10-23 with total page 187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two Novellas by YAE comprises two works by Youssouf Amine Elalamy, also known as YAE, translated from French into English for the first time. A Moroccan in New York tells the tale of a young man seeking to make sense of two cultures which seemingly could not be more opposite, yet, are on many levels, so much the same. Autobiographical, YAE's story is the compilation of the musings of a young man on a Fulbright grant in New York in the early 1990s. In particular, the work reveals multiple misconceptions and misunderstandings Americans have about Moroccans and, other foreigners. Sea Drinkers is a compelling story that reveals the hurdles faced by Moroccan emigrants who illegally try to cross the slim stretch of water in small boats between Morocco and Spain. The hundreds who attempt the dangerous crossing every year are known as the harraga, which in Arabic means 'the burners.' The Moroccans who embark must literally 'burn' the bridges of their lives (their identity papers and passports), in order to clandestinely infiltrate into the countries across the water. These characters tell the tales of those who become stateless and who, more often than not, die untimely deaths in the waters between two continents (a distance of less than fifteen miles).
Before French conquest, education played an important role in Moroccan society as a means of cultural reproduction and as a form of cultural capital that defined a person's social position. Primarily religious and legal in character, the Moroccan educational system did not pursue European educational ideals. Following the French conquest of Morocco, however, the French established a network of colonial schools for Moroccan Muslims designed to further the agendas of the conquerors. The Moroccan Soul examines the history of the French education system in colonial Morocco, the development of Fren.
Book Synopsis Moroccan Soul by : Spencer D. Segalla
Download or read book Moroccan Soul written by Spencer D. Segalla and published by U of Nebraska Press. This book was released on 2009 with total page 341 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Before French conquest, education played an important role in Moroccan society as a means of cultural reproduction and as a form of cultural capital that defined a person's social position. Primarily religious and legal in character, the Moroccan educational system did not pursue European educational ideals. Following the French conquest of Morocco, however, the French established a network of colonial schools for Moroccan Muslims designed to further the agendas of the conquerors. The Moroccan Soul examines the history of the French education system in colonial Morocco, the development of Fren.
The Berbers' Search for Their Place in Islamic History -- An Unknown Source for the History of the Berbers -- The Myth of the Berbers' origin -- Acculturation and Its Aftermath: The Legacy of the Andalusian Berbers -- Devising an Islamic State -- Rural and Urban Islam in 13th-century Morocco -- Out with Jewish Courtiers, Physicians, Tax Collectors and Minters -- The Fall of the khatīb Abu 'l-Fadl al-Mazdaghī -- Implementing Islamic Institutions -- The Introduction of the Medresas -- Royal Waqf in 14th-century Fez -- The State's Domain: Land and Taxation -- Trade and the Mediterranean World -- Marīnid Fez and the Quest for Global Order -- Conclusion.
Book Synopsis From Berber State to Moroccan Empire by : Maya Shatzmiller
Download or read book From Berber State to Moroccan Empire written by Maya Shatzmiller and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Berbers' Search for Their Place in Islamic History -- An Unknown Source for the History of the Berbers -- The Myth of the Berbers' origin -- Acculturation and Its Aftermath: The Legacy of the Andalusian Berbers -- Devising an Islamic State -- Rural and Urban Islam in 13th-century Morocco -- Out with Jewish Courtiers, Physicians, Tax Collectors and Minters -- The Fall of the khatīb Abu 'l-Fadl al-Mazdaghī -- Implementing Islamic Institutions -- The Introduction of the Medresas -- Royal Waqf in 14th-century Fez -- The State's Domain: Land and Taxation -- Trade and the Mediterranean World -- Marīnid Fez and the Quest for Global Order -- Conclusion.
11th century, North Africa. Zaynab is the famous queen consort of Yusuf bin Tashfin, leader of the Moorish Almoravid army, which defeated El Cid, conquering all of North Africa and most of Spain. But her life is full of unanswered questions. She claimed she would marry the man who would rule all of North Africa, but it took four marriages before this prophecy came true. She was Yusuf's right hand, an undisputed beauty and gave him many children, yet Yusuf chose as his heir the son of a Christian slave girl. Some said she spoke with djinns and spirits of the air. Having met her as a child in The Cup and as a formidable rival in A String of Silver Beads, in None Such as She Zaynab has her own story to tell. If you loved The Physician by Noah Gordon and enjoy books by Jane Johnson, Anita Diamant and Libbie Hawker, then the Moorish Empire series is for you. Based on the rise of the Almoravid dynasty, which conquered the whole of North Africa and most of Spain (defeating El Cid), the series explores why a Muslim warlord would give his empire to the son of a Christian slave girl. This is historical fiction at its most dramatic, emotional and intriguing. The sights, sounds, smells and colour of eleventh-century Marrakesh are skilfully evoked...The story arc completes perfectly. Discovering Diamonds In her time there was none such as she - none more beautiful or intelligent or witty ... she was married to Yusuf, who built Marrakech for her. 12th-century text Kitab al-Istibsar Five star reviews from Amazon readersThis time period in Northern Africa in the 11th century comes alive with descriptions of clothing, people, homes, cities & other cultural context showing a way of life.This story is so beautifully written that it takes you along a deeply emotional journey, packed with lies, deceit, ambition, adventure, cruelty, and angst. I cried...The building from scratch of Marrakesh is awesome to see in this very well researched historical novel.Keeps you captivated until the last page.A series which has grown very dear to my heart. Want to watch a book trailer for this title? Just scroll down on the US site, visit my Amazon author page on the UK site or come to my own website which has all my book trailers. Happy viewing! About author Melissa AddeyYou can read about me and my books (and get a free novella) on my website, MelissaAddey.com. I mainly write historical fiction, focusing on the Forbidden City in China's 18th century (now complete) and Morocco in the 11th century (completing soon). Next up, Ancient Rome! I'm in the final year of my Creative Writing PhD and was the 2016 Leverhulme Trust Writer in Residence at the British Library. In 2019 I won the Page to Podcast competition as well as the Novel London award.
Book Synopsis None Such as She by : Melissa Addey
Download or read book None Such as She written by Melissa Addey and published by Letterpress Publishing. This book was released on 2019-04-27 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 11th century, North Africa. Zaynab is the famous queen consort of Yusuf bin Tashfin, leader of the Moorish Almoravid army, which defeated El Cid, conquering all of North Africa and most of Spain. But her life is full of unanswered questions. She claimed she would marry the man who would rule all of North Africa, but it took four marriages before this prophecy came true. She was Yusuf's right hand, an undisputed beauty and gave him many children, yet Yusuf chose as his heir the son of a Christian slave girl. Some said she spoke with djinns and spirits of the air. Having met her as a child in The Cup and as a formidable rival in A String of Silver Beads, in None Such as She Zaynab has her own story to tell. If you loved The Physician by Noah Gordon and enjoy books by Jane Johnson, Anita Diamant and Libbie Hawker, then the Moorish Empire series is for you. Based on the rise of the Almoravid dynasty, which conquered the whole of North Africa and most of Spain (defeating El Cid), the series explores why a Muslim warlord would give his empire to the son of a Christian slave girl. This is historical fiction at its most dramatic, emotional and intriguing. The sights, sounds, smells and colour of eleventh-century Marrakesh are skilfully evoked...The story arc completes perfectly. Discovering Diamonds In her time there was none such as she - none more beautiful or intelligent or witty ... she was married to Yusuf, who built Marrakech for her. 12th-century text Kitab al-Istibsar Five star reviews from Amazon readersThis time period in Northern Africa in the 11th century comes alive with descriptions of clothing, people, homes, cities & other cultural context showing a way of life.This story is so beautifully written that it takes you along a deeply emotional journey, packed with lies, deceit, ambition, adventure, cruelty, and angst. I cried...The building from scratch of Marrakesh is awesome to see in this very well researched historical novel.Keeps you captivated until the last page.A series which has grown very dear to my heart. Want to watch a book trailer for this title? Just scroll down on the US site, visit my Amazon author page on the UK site or come to my own website which has all my book trailers. Happy viewing! About author Melissa AddeyYou can read about me and my books (and get a free novella) on my website, MelissaAddey.com. I mainly write historical fiction, focusing on the Forbidden City in China's 18th century (now complete) and Morocco in the 11th century (completing soon). Next up, Ancient Rome! I'm in the final year of my Creative Writing PhD and was the 2016 Leverhulme Trust Writer in Residence at the British Library. In 2019 I won the Page to Podcast competition as well as the Novel London award.
Spencer D. Segalla examines natural and anthropogenic disasters during the years of decolonization in Algeria, Morocco, and France and explores how environmental catastrophes impacted the dissolution of France’s empire in North Africa.
Book Synopsis Empire and Catastrophe by : Spencer D. Segalla
Download or read book Empire and Catastrophe written by Spencer D. Segalla and published by U of Nebraska Press. This book was released on 2021-05-01 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Spencer D. Segalla examines natural and anthropogenic disasters during the years of decolonization in Algeria, Morocco, and France and explores how environmental catastrophes impacted the dissolution of France’s empire in North Africa.
A richly documented survey of modern Moroccan history that will enthral those searching for the background to present-day events in the region.
Book Synopsis A History of Modern Morocco by : Susan Gilson Miller
Download or read book A History of Modern Morocco written by Susan Gilson Miller and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2013-04-15 with total page 335 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A richly documented survey of modern Moroccan history that will enthral those searching for the background to present-day events in the region.
