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A passionate journey through the greatest enigmas of the past, this series seeks the answers to questions that are shrouded in mystery. The explanation of the universe has fascinated humans since the beginning of time, and in their attempts at discovery, they have developed science, worshipped gods, invented myths, and revealed miracles. Un recorrido apasionante por los grandes enigmas del pasado, esta serie busca respuestas a aquellas preguntas imposibles y llenas de misterio. La explicación del universo ha fascinado al hombre desde sus orígenes, y para ello ha desarrollado la ciencia,...

An expansive tribute to the life and achievements of this internationally renowned Turkish scholar and culturalist Cultural Horizons recognizes the extraordinary achievements of Talat Sait Halman throughout his multifaceted career as Turkey's Minister of Culture, Ambassador for Cultural Affairs, professor, poet, translator, literary author and critic, newspaper columnist, and public speaker. Seventy-two distinguished scholars, journalists, translators, and creative writers from around the world have written for this work. Contributions include poetry, essays, a play, and articles.

Conocido en Occidente como un «noble infiel», el gran sultán Saladino llevó a las fuerzas musulmanas a la reconquista de los reinos cruzados y recuperó Jerusalén para el Islam en 1178. Esta historia delimita así el papel de Saladino en la lucha entre el Islam y la Cristiandad durante el siglo XII. Siguiendo la vida del sultán desde la creación de los estados cruzados en Palestina, pasando por su victoria sobre los «francos» y acabando con las incidencias de la Tercera Cruzada, Möhring analiza los éxitos que alcanzó Saladino en la unión de los musulmanes del Próximo Oriente, su ...