Mecca
About this book
"Sardar unravels the meaning and significance of Mecca. Tracing its history from its origins as a barren valley in the desert to its evolution as a trading town and sudden emergence as the religious center of a world empire, Sardar examines the religious struggles and rebellions in Mecca that have significantly shaped Muslim culture ... [in a] blend of history, reportage, and memoir"--Amazon.com.
Subjects
Muslim pilgrims and pilgrimagesIslamHistoryPilgrims and pilgrimagesMecca (saudi arabia)Saudi arabia, historyReligious life and customs15.75 history of Asia11.80 Islam: generalHistoriaMuslimska pilgrimer och pilgrimsfärder