El-Mas'udi's Historical Encyclopaedia V1: Entitled Meadows Of Gold And Mines Of Gems (1841) is a book written by Aloys Sprenger. It is a translation of the first volume of the historical encyclopaedia written by El-Mas'udi, a renowned Arab historian of the 10th century. The book is divided into two parts: ""Meadows of Gold"" and ""Mines of Gems"". The first part covers the history of the ancient world, including the Greeks, Romans, and Persians, while the second part focuses on the history of the Arab world, including the rise of Islam and the Abbasid Caliphate. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of the Middle East, including its culture, religion, and politics. It is a valuable resource for historians, scholars, and anyone interested in the history of the Middle East.This Book Is In English And In Arabic.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.