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In the name of the Cross, Portuguese fleets head to the Gulf. In the name of Allah, Arabian tribes must resist Portugal, 1486: Europe is emerging from the Dark Ages, and new lands are being discovered every day. But the East is still unchartered territory Oblivious to the invasions, massacres and religious fanaticism that characterise the 15th century, a young girl falls in love with a noble Arabian tribal leader. But all eyes are on the Portuguese fleets in the Arabian Gulf, intent on securing the profitable spice trade. Abdulaziz Al-Mahmoud weaves a tapestry of momentous historical events with stories of love, honour and nobility, while guiding us around the world of Lisbon, Cairo, Jeddah and Istanbul.

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The Holy Sail

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    A Paperback / softback by Abdulaziz Al-Mahmoud

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      Publisher: Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 07/04/2016
      ISBN13: 9789927101670, 978-9927101670
      ISBN10: 9927101678
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      Book Synopsis
      In the name of the Cross, Portuguese fleets head to the Gulf. In the name of Allah, Arabian tribes must resist Portugal, 1486: Europe is emerging from the Dark Ages, and new lands are being discovered every day. But the East is still unchartered territory Oblivious to the invasions, massacres and religious fanaticism that characterise the 15th century, a young girl falls in love with a noble Arabian tribal leader. But all eyes are on the Portuguese fleets in the Arabian Gulf, intent on securing the profitable spice trade. Abdulaziz Al-Mahmoud weaves a tapestry of momentous historical events with stories of love, honour and nobility, while guiding us around the world of Lisbon, Cairo, Jeddah and Istanbul.

      Trade Review
      A fine talent in the world of novel writing... Al Qods Al Arabi Great political awareness and an excellent historical mind Aljazeera.net Engaging and entertaining. Al Dostoor

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