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History Of The Arab Invasions: The Conquest Of The Lands

History Of The Arab Invasions: The Conquest Of The Lands

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Ahmad bin Yahuya al-Baladhuri's History of the Arab Invasions is perhaps the most important single source for the history of the great Arab conquests of the Middle East in the sixth and early seventh centuries. The author, who died in 892, was a historian working at the court of the Abbasid caliphs in Baghdad. He had access to a wide variety of earlier writings on the conquests and has preserved accounts that are not found anywhere else. The book is much more than a series of accounts of battles; Baladhuri was very interested in the origins of the Islamic state and its institutions. His work contains a wealth of information about government, land-holding, and economic developments. It is, in short, a key text for anyone interested in the formation of the Islamic world. This modern translation, fully annotated with a scholarly apparatus and commentary on the places, events, and individuals mentioned, makes a key source on the Arab conquests available in English. It will be essential reading for scholars and students of Islamic Studies and Middle East history. The contents include accounts of conquests in the Arabian Peninsula, Syria, Egypt, the West, Central Iraq, and Southern Iraq, along with four concluding essays.

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ISBN13: 9780755637447
ISBN10: 0755637445
Language: English
Publisher: I.b. Tauris
Format: Paperback

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    Insightful historical account of Arab conquests and state formation.

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    This book is a treasure for anyone curious about how the Islamic world took shape during its earliest days. Baladhuri's detailed accounts offer not just stories of battles, but also fascinating insights into the administrative and economic foundations of the early caliphates. It's a compelling read that brings to life the complexities of history through well-preserved narratives and thorough scholarship.

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