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Pickthall, Marmaduke William
1875
1936
Pickthal, Muhammad Marmaduke
Pickthall, Mohammad Marmaduke
Pickthall, Muhammad Marmaduke
Pickthall, William M.
06031647
The House of Islâm
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"The House of Islâm" by Marmaduke William Pickthall is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the socio-political dynamics of the Ottoman Empire through the story of characters like Milhem Bey and Shems-ud-dīn, as they navigate issues of loyalty, honor, and religious identity within a diverse populace. At the start of the narrative, we meet Milhem Bey, who reflects on his newfound position of limited authority after years of servitude. As he embarks on a journey to oversee a settlement of Georgian and Circassian exiles in the Sultan's dominion, the complexities of his new role unfold. Meanwhile, the narrative introduces his brother, Shems-ud-dīn, a religious man deeply connected to his faith. Their relationship and contrasting aspirations set the stage for a deeper exploration of duty, familial bonds, and the moral challenges posed by governance in a land rich with diverse beliefs and traditions. The opening sets a tone of introspection and cultural examination, inviting readers into both personal and political realms. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 82.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Muslims -- Turkey -- Fiction
Turkey -- History -- Abdul Mejid, 1839-1861 -- Fiction
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