The Ukrainian title of the book "In the Shadow of the Sword: The Birth of Islam and the Growth of the Global Arab Empire". This book by the famous British historian Tom Holland reveals the complex history of the birth of Islam and the subsequent formation of the Arab empire in the 7th century. The author examines a number of key events that formed the basis of the emergence of a new religion and its subsequent expansion in the Middle East and remote territories. In "In the Shadow of the Sword," Holland carefully analyzes archaeological evidence, written sources, and historical facts to recreate the lives of the first Muslims and explain the nature of the cultural and political changes that accompanied the spread of Islam. The author draws attention to the connection between religious beliefs and power, and also demonstrates how Islamic civilization influenced world history. "In the Shadow of the Sword" is a fascinating scholarly narrative that helps to better understand the roots and development of Islam, as well as important moments in the world history of the Middle Ages.