Shadows of the Pomegranate Tree Tariq Ali

Name: Shadows of the Pomegranate Tree By Tariq Ali
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Shadows of the Pomegranate Tree by Tariq Ali

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SeriesThe Islam Quintet

Summary

A family saga during the turbulent period following seven centuries of Muslim rule in the Iberian Peninsula.

Shadows of the Pomegranate Tree Summary

Shadows of the Pomegranate Tree by Tariq Ali

Tariq Ali tells us the story of the aftermath of the fall of Granada by narrating a family sage of those who tried to survive after the collapse of their world. Ali is particularly deft at evoking what life must have been like for those doomed inhabitants, besieged on all sides by intolerant Christendom. This is a novel that have something to say, and says it well.-The Guardian

Shadows of the Pomegranate Tree Reviews

Tariq Ali captures the humanity and splendour of Muslim Spain ... an enthralling story, unravelled with thrift and verve. Shadows of the Pomegranate Tree is quizzical as well as honest, informative as well as enjoyable, real history as well as fiction ... a book to be relished and devoured. * Independent *
Tariq Ali tells us the story of the aftermath of the fall of Granada by narrating a family sage of those who tried to survive after the collapse of their world. Particularly deft at evoking what life must have been like for those doomed inhabitants, besieged on all sides by intolerant Christendom. This is a novel that have something to say, and says it well. * Guardian *

About Tariq Ali

TARIQ ALI is a writer and filmmaker. He has written more than a dozen books on world history and politics--including Pirates of the Caribbean, Bush in Babylon, The Clash of Fundamentalisms and The Obama Syndrome--as well as five novels in his Islam Quintet series and scripts for the stage and screen. He is an editor of the New Left Review and lives in London.

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Sku

GOR001739513

ISBN 13

9780860916765

ISBN 10

0860916766

Title

Shadows of the Pomegranate Tree by Tariq Ali

Author

Tariq Ali

Series

The Islam Quintet

Condition

Used - Very Good

Binding type

Paperback

Publisher

Verso Books

Year published

19930701

Number of pages

244

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N/A

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Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.

Note

This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us