Al-̣Tabarī: Volume 2, The Son and Grandsons of al-Maṇsūr: The Reigns of al-Mahdī, al-Hādī and Hārūn al-Rashīd: The Early ‛Abbāsī Empire
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Format
Paperback
Pages
362
Language
English
Published
Mar 29, 2012
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
ISBN-10
0521159369
ISBN-13
9780521159364
Description
In this compelling volume, readers are drawn into the intricate world of the early ‘Abbasid Empire, as chronicled by the renowned historian Al-Tabari. It delves into the lives and reigns of significant figures such as al-Mahdī, al-Hādī, and Hārūn al-Rashīd, revealing the complexities of political power and cultural flourishing during this pivotal period.
The narrative captures the essence of the era, offering rich insights into the challenges and achievements that defined the Abbasid dynasty. With scholarly rigor, it provides a window into the sociopolitical dynamics and familial relationships that shaped this influential empire, making it a vital resource for anyone interested in Islamic history and historiography.
The narrative captures the essence of the era, offering rich insights into the challenges and achievements that defined the Abbasid dynasty. With scholarly rigor, it provides a window into the sociopolitical dynamics and familial relationships that shaped this influential empire, making it a vital resource for anyone interested in Islamic history and historiography.
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