ISBN: 9780306814358 - when baghdad ruled the muslim world: the rise and fall of islam's greatest dynasty (22 Ergebnisse)

Hardback. Zustand: Good. A "remarkable narrative history" (The Times) of the dynasty that ruled from Baghdad during Islam's greatest era The "golden age of Islam" in the eighth and ninth centuries was as significant to world history as the Roman Empire was in the first and second centuries. Islamic culture and enterprise stretched from Tunisia to India; its legacy influenced politics and society for years to come. From the founding of the city of Baghdad in AD 762 to the end of the ninth century, the rule of the Abbasid dynasty was the zenith of Islamic conquest and influence. The caliphs of Baghdad formed the model for succeeding Muslim regimes, from military conquests to court-sponsored poetry and literature, from building palaces to establishing court bureaucracies. Yet the true story of this fascinating empire has rarely been told outside the academic world. In this deftly woven narrative, Hugh Kennedy introduces us to the rich history and flourishing culture of the period and to the men and women of the palaces at Baghdad and Samarra - the caliphs, viziers, eunuchs and women of the harem - who fashioned the glorious days of the Arabian Nights. It is an epic story in every sense, with larger-than-life rulers, exotic slave girls, inventive tortures and enough court intrigue to frighten a Borgia.…

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Zustand: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

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Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. 1st Thus. (Cambridge, MA): Da Capo Press, (2005). First Edition, First Printing by this press. Large 8vo. xxv,326pp, Index, Bibliography, Notes. Hardcover. Fine condition in fine dj. 34 Illustrations, 4 Maps. The Abbasid caliphate was the greatest political power in the Islamic world and a continuation of the caliphate established by Abu Bakr and supporters immediately after the death of Prophet Muhammad in 632 until its collapse in the 930s and 940s. ISBN 0306814358; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall; 326 pages.…

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Hardcover. Zustand: Like New. Immediate dispatch from Somerset. Book in excellent unread/unused condition. Book in 1st class condition. Pages look unused. Note there is an ex libris name plate in front. Hardcover. English. Pub Year 2005, See images for condition. [ ABOUT THE BOOK ] When Baghdad Ruled the Muslim World: The Rise and Fall of Islam's Greatest Dynasty Book by Hugh Kennedy | This history traces the rise and fall of the Abbasid caliphs, whose power centred on Baghdad, in present-day Iraq. It follows the rebellion that led to their rule and the founding of Baghdad in 762, then examines the dynasty's influence across an empire stretching from Tunisia to India. | The account describes the grand court life associated with Harun al-Rashid and the intellectual achievements of his son al-Mamun. It also considers the Abbasids' lasting impact on politics and society, and the ways their rule provided a model for later Muslim regimes. These influences included palace building, court bureaucracies, military conquests, poetry and art. The narrative presents Abbasid history as a major part of the period described as the golden age of Islam, and relates its significance to that of the Roman Empire in the first and second centuries. (SP).…

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