""The Lands of the Eastern Caliphate: Mesopotamia, Persia and Central Asia; From the Moslem Conquest to the Time of Timur"" is a comprehensive historical book written by G. Le Strange in 1905. The book covers the period from the 7th century AD, when the Muslim conquest of Mesopotamia, Persia and Central Asia took place, until the time of Timur (Tamerlane) in the 14th century AD. The author provides an in-depth analysis of the political, cultural and religious developments in these regions during this period. Le Strange describes the rise and fall of various dynasties, including the Abbasids, Seljuks and Mongols, and their impact on the region. He also explores the role of Islam in shaping the culture and society of the Eastern Caliphate.The book is divided into chapters that cover different regions and periods, with detailed maps and illustrations to aid the reader's understanding. Le Strange draws on a wide range of sources, including Arabic, Persian and Turkish texts, to provide a comprehensive and balanced account of the Eastern Caliphate.Overall, ""The Lands of the Eastern Caliphate"" is an important historical work that provides a valuable insight into the complex and fascinating history of Mesopotamia, Persia and Central Asia during the Islamic period.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.