Ibn Khaldun (ابْنُ خَلْدُون)

Ibn Khaldun is one of the most important medieval historians, born in Tunis in 1332 and died in Cairo in 1406. This book provides a compelling account of his life and intense work as a philosopher, politician, and scientist. Also considered the founder of sociology, Ibn Khaldun owes his fame in the East and Europe to his writing of a powerful Universal History.

Target Age: 7+ years

Author: Fatima Sharafeddine (فَاطِمَة شَرَف الدِّين)

A writer, translator, and editor of children's books, lives between Beirut and Brussels. She has published over 120 books, many of which have been translated into various languages, from English to Hindi. Her numerous awards include the 2016 Bologna Ragazzi Award (New Horizons) and a three-time nomination for the prestigious Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award.