«The Caliph's Sister: Harun al-Rashid and the Fall of the Persians» in Arabic with a Parallel Translation

Book The Caliph's Sister: Harun al-Rashid and the Fall of the Persians (العباسة أخت الرشيد) in Arabic
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Original title: 
العباسة أخت الرشيد
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Language: 
Arabic
Difficulty: 
C2
Year: 
1906
Number of pages: 
159

"The Caliph's Sister: Harun al-Rashid and the Fall of the Persians" is a historical novel by Jurji Zaydan that tells the story of Abbasa, the sister of Caliph Harun al-Rashid. Blending historical facts with fiction, the book delves into political intrigues, family dramas, and a forbidden love set during the Golden Age of Islam. The novel explores the complex interplay between power, honor, and human emotions.