The Compassionate Warrior
Abd el-Kader of Algeria
Kids, People and Places, Biography, Non-Fiction, Historical, History
| Author: | Elsa Marston | ISBN: | 9781937786182 |
| Publisher: | World Wisdom | Publication: | May 16, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Wisdom Tales | Language: | English |
| Author: | Elsa Marston |
| ISBN: | 9781937786182 |
| Publisher: | World Wisdom |
| Publication: | May 16, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Wisdom Tales |
| Language: | English |
A brilliant military strategist, superb horseman, statesman, philosopher, Muslim saint . . . Emir Abdel Kader (1808-1883) was an international celebrity in his own time, known for his generosity and kindness even towards enemies. Today he is recognized as one of the noblest leaders of the 19th century and a pioneer in interfaith dialogue. This fascinating biography of the heroic Arab who led the resistance to the French conquest of Algeria, endured betrayal and imprisonment, and in 1860, in Syria, saved thousands of innocent people from mob violence brings a vital message for our times.
A brilliant military strategist, superb horseman, statesman, philosopher, Muslim saint . . . Emir Abdel Kader (1808-1883) was an international celebrity in his own time, known for his generosity and kindness even towards enemies. Today he is recognized as one of the noblest leaders of the 19th century and a pioneer in interfaith dialogue. This fascinating biography of the heroic Arab who led the resistance to the French conquest of Algeria, endured betrayal and imprisonment, and in 1860, in Syria, saved thousands of innocent people from mob violence brings a vital message for our times.
