Virtual Library of the Department of History

1. Pre-Islamic Arabs

• “The History of the Arabs Before Islam” – Ahmad Muhammad Mustafa
  A two-part book that covers the history of Arabs before Islam, including their traditions, kingdoms, and migrations.
  ? Download Part One (PDF)
• “The Arabs Before Islam” – Ahmad Muhammad
  A comprehensive study on the origins of the Arabs and their culture before Islam.
  ? Read/Download Part Two (PDF)

2. Historical Geography

• “Digital Historical Geography: Representation, Archive, and Access” – Pearce
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• “Historical Geography II: Digital Imaginations”
  ? Read/Download

3. Democracy and Fundamental Freedoms

• “Essential Elements of Democracy”
  A PDF document explaining the principles of democracy, such as accountability, transparency, and the right to access information.
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• “Access to Information: A Key to Democracy” – The Carter Center
  A research paper that links the right to information with democracy and discusses the importance of government transparency.
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• “Democracy and Human Rights: The Role of the UN” – International IDEA/UN
  A comprehensive report on the role of the United Nations in supporting democratic freedoms.
  ? Read/Download

4. Ancient Iraq

• “Ancient Iraq” – Georges Roux
  A comprehensive book on Mesopotamian civilization from the Sumerian era to the Islamic conquest.
  ? Read/Download (PDF)
• “Civilizations of Ancient Iraq”
  A concise book covering the Sumerian, Babylonian, and Assyrian periods, commonly available via dokumen.pub.
  ? Read/Download

5. Medieval Ages

• “Medieval Europe” – H.?W. C. Davis
  Covers important periods of the Middle Ages.
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• Open Access Books about the Middle Ages
  A curated list of 20 recent peer-reviewed books on the Middle Ages.
  ? Read/Download

6. Prophetic Biography (S?rah)

• “Prophetic Biography Curriculum” – Waqf Foundation (Official Educational Resource)
  A university-level course covering aspects of the Prophet's biography in a structured manner, available as a PDF.
  ? Read/Download (Direct PDF)
• “Prophetic Biography Encyclopedia”
  A large collection of illustrated books covering the biography from various sources.
  ? Read/Download (Login Required)
• “Prophetic Biography – Ibn Kathir” – Ain Al-Jami’a Library (PDF)
  A modern, comprehensive edition of a classical S?rah reference.
  ? Read/Download PDF

7. Rashidun Caliphate

• “The Era of the Rashidun Caliphate” – PDF Document
  A systematic analysis of the succession of the first four caliphs.
  ? View/Download (PDF)

8. Ancient Civilizations

• “Encyclopedia of Ancient Civilizations” – Hashim Abboud Al-Mousawi
  A comprehensive reference covering a variety of ancient civilizations, available as an open PDF.
  ? View/Download (PDF)
• “Ancient Human Civilizations: A Historical Study of Four Thousand Years”
  A modern study on the development of civilizations and their relationship to society, including medicine and science.
  ? Direct PDF Download

9. Maghreb and Al-Andalus

• “On the History of the Maghreb and Al-Andalus” – Mukhtar Al-Abbadi (PDF)
  A well-regarded academic study detailing major eras and events in the region.
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• “History of the Maghreb and Al-Andalus” – Mustafa Al-Shak’a (PDF)
  An analytical summary presented in multiple articles with a clear, structured style.
  ? Download (PDF)

10. History of the Umayyad State

• “History of the Umayyad State” – Dr. Muhammad Suhail Taqoush (PDF)
  A precise study of the Umayyad era, including political and civilizational aspects.
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• “Political and Civilizational History of the Umayyad Era” – (Anonymous author via Noor Library)
  Focuses on the political and cultural features of the Umayyad civilization.
  ? Download (PDF