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The History of Al-Tabari

The Empire in Transition

The History of Al-Tabari( )
Translator: Powers, David Stephan
Author: Tabari,
Series title:SUNY Series in near Eastern Studies
ISBN:978-0-7914-0072-2
Publication Date:Jul 1989
Publisher:State University of New York Press
Imprint:Suny Press
Book Format:Hardback
List Price:USD $99.00
Book Description:

In this volume, which covers the caliphates of Sulaymān, ʿUmar II, and Yazīd II, al-Ṭabarī provides vivid and detailed accounts of the events spanning the period from 97-105/715-724. We listen to the stirring speeches of Qutaybah ibn Muslim, in which he urges his followers to renounce their allegiance to Sulaymān; are present at the disastrous third and final attempt to take Constantinople; watch from behind the scenes as Rajaʾ ibn Ḥaywah...
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Book Details
Pages:236
Detailed Subjects: Religion / Hinduism / Sacred Writings
Physical Dimensions (W X L X H):6 x 9 x 1 Inches
Book Weight:1.06 Pounds



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