Tariq Bin Ziyad: The Conquerer Of Andalusia
Publisher: PTS Publications & Distributors Sdn Bhd
Published: 1 May 2016
Place of publication: Malaysia
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 208
ISBN-13: 9789674116941
Table of contents: title: Umayyad Empire was aggressively expanding their jurisdiction until they reached the borders of Africa and Europe — a border separated by the narrow strip of a strait. The first commander to cross these straits and set foot on European soil was none other than Tariq ibn Ziyad.; title: A brave and formidabble warrior, Tariq was a smart strategist. He strategically took of advantage of the time the Christian rulers of Andalusia were engulfed in a civil war to attack and ultimately defeat them.; title: Hence, the straits that he crossed was honoroubly named after him, as Jabal Tariq or Gibraltar.