The History of al-Tabari Vol. 35: The Crisis of the 'Abbasid Caliphate: The Caliphates of al-Musta'in and al-Mu'tazz A.D. 862-869/A.H. 248-255
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Format
Paperback
Pages
202
Language
English
Published
Jul 30, 1990
Publisher
State University of New York Press
ISBN-10
079140627X
ISBN-13
9780791406274
Description
This volume navigates the turbulent waters of the 'Abbasid Caliphate during the years 862 to 869 A.D., a time marked by political strife and factional turmoil. Al-Tabari’s meticulous chronicling reveals the intricate web of power struggles, leadership crises, and the socio-political dynamics that defined the tenure of Caliphs al-Musta'in and al-Mu'tazz.
Through rich detail and scholarly insight, readers are transported to an era where allegiances shifted rapidly, and the very foundation of a vast empire was at stake. The collaborative efforts of Al-Tabari and George Saliba offer a profound understanding of this critical chapter in Islamic history, shedding light on the challenges that shaped a civilization.
Through rich detail and scholarly insight, readers are transported to an era where allegiances shifted rapidly, and the very foundation of a vast empire was at stake. The collaborative efforts of Al-Tabari and George Saliba offer a profound understanding of this critical chapter in Islamic history, shedding light on the challenges that shaped a civilization.
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