Project Gutenberg 2017-05-25 Public domain in the USA. 220 Nöldeke, Theodor 1836 1930 Noeldeke, Th. Noldeke, Theodor Nöldeke, Th. (Theodor) Black, J. Sutherland (John Sutherland) 1846 1923 Black, John Sutherland 06008614 Sketches from Eastern History Some characteristics of the Semitic race -- The Koran -- Islam -- Caliph Mansúr -- A servile war in the East -- Yakúb the coppersmith, and his dynasty -- Some Syrian saints -- Barhebræus -- King Theodore of Abyssinia. Produced by Delphine Lettau, Cindy Beyer, and the online Project Gutenberg team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net with images provided by The Internet Archive. "Sketches from Eastern History" by Theodor Nöldeke is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work provides a series of essays that explore key aspects of Eastern history, particularly focused on the Semitic races and the rise of Islam. The author, a noted orientalist, aims to provide insights into the culture, religion, and political dynamics of the region, enhancing the understanding of historical figures such as the Islamic prophet Mohammed and his works. At the start of the text, Nöldeke presents the complex task of depicting the moral and psychological characteristics of the Semitic races, acknowledging the challenges and contradictions involved. He critiques previous scholars who have portrayed these traits and outlines his intent to contribute meaningfully to the discourse. The opening engages the reader by elaborating on how geography, religion, and history have shaped the characteristics and civilizations of the Semitic peoples, and it sets the stage for a deeper examination that will unfold in subsequent chapters. Through his rigorous analysis, Nöldeke's work promises to be a valuable resource for both specialists and general readers interested in the history and influence of the Eastern world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 53.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Christian saints Theodore II, Negus of Ethiopia, -1868 Islam Islamic Empire Bar Hebraeus, 1226-1286 Semites Syria -- Church history D Text Category: History - Other Category: History - Religious 706430 2025-07-22T04:24:19.389113 text/html 668394 2024-10-23T02:08:27 text/html 387106 2025-07-22T04:24:27.736010 application/epub+zip 395956 2025-07-22T04:24:20.885043 application/epub+zip 307204 2025-07-22T04:24:20.170057 application/epub+zip 578812 2025-07-22T04:24:32.923008 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 520231 2025-07-22T04:24:27.062003 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 432525 2022-09-24T23:29:26.278466 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 582352 2025-07-22T04:24:18.449049 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 562398 2024-10-23T02:08:27 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18748 2025-07-22T04:24:33.078976 application/rdf+xml 14250 2025-07-22T04:24:20.291050 image/jpeg 2458 2025-07-22T04:24:20.231054 image/jpeg 365387 2025-07-22T04:24:19.452023 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia