Jurjī Zaydān

Jurji Zaydan was a Lebanese intellectual, writer, and journalist who founded the influential magazine Al-Hilal in Egypt, which played a significant role in the cultural life of the Arab world. He is best known for his historical novels that aimed to educate the Arab masses about their history. Zaydan's works include a comprehensive history of Islamic civilization, covering various aspects from the rise of Islam to the fall of the Ottoman Empire. His novels, often set in significant historical pe...See more