Title: Discourse on Universal History (Al Muqqaddima)

Author: Ibn Khaldun

Edition: SINDBAD/ ACTES SOUTH

Medium: Book

Theme: Civilization of Islam

Description: History is a noble science. It has many useful aspects. She sets out to achieve a noble goal. It teaches us the conditions peculiar to ancient nations, as expressed by their national character. It transmits to us the biography of the prophets, the chronicle of the kings, their dynasties and their policy. Thus, whoever wishes can obtain a happy result: by imitating historical models in religious or profane matters...