This volume of al- abar 's History covers nearly a quarter of a century, and after covering the very brief caliphate of al-H d , concentrates on that of H r n al-Rash d. During these years, the caliphate was in a state of balance with its external foes; the great enemy, Christian Byzantium, was regarded with respect by the Muslims, and the two great powers of the Near East treated each other essentially as equals, while the Caucasian and Central Asian frontiers were held against pressure from the Turkish peoples of Inner ...
Read More
This volume of al- abar 's History covers nearly a quarter of a century, and after covering the very brief caliphate of al-H d , concentrates on that of H r n al-Rash d. During these years, the caliphate was in a state of balance with its external foes; the great enemy, Christian Byzantium, was regarded with respect by the Muslims, and the two great powers of the Near East treated each other essentially as equals, while the Caucasian and Central Asian frontiers were held against pressure from the Turkish peoples of Inner Eurasia. The main stresses were internal, including Sh 'ite risings on behalf of the excluded house of 'Al , and revolts by the radical equalitarian Kh rijites; but none of these was serious enough to affect the basic stability of the caliphate. H r n ar-Rash d's caliphate has acquired in the West, under the influence of a misleading picture from the Arabian Nights , a glowing image as a golden age of Islamic culture and letters stemming from the Caliph's patronage of the exponents of these arts and sciences. In light of the picture of the Caliph which emerges from al- abar 's pages, however, this image seems to be distinctly exaggerated. Al-Rash d himself does not exhibit any notable signs of administrative competence, military leadership or intellectual interests beyond those which convention demanded of a ruler. For much of his reign, he left the business of government to the capable viziers of the Barmak d family--the account of whose spectacular fall from power forms one of the most dramatic features of al- abar 's narratives here--and his decision to divide the Islamic empire after his death between his sons was to lead subsequently to a disastrous civil war. Nevertheless, al- abar 's story is full of interesting sidelights on the lives of those involved in the court circle of the time and on the motivations which impelled medieval Muslims to seek precarious careers there. A discounted price is available when purchasing the entire 39-volume History of al- abar set. Contact SUNY Press for more information.
Read Less
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
New. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 394 p. Contains: Unspecified. Suny Near Eastern Studies. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Fine. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 394 p. Contains: Unspecified. Suny Near Eastern Studies. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Good with No dust jacket as issued. 0887065643. Rounded corners, foxing to edges, bookplate, otherwise text clean and solid; no dust jacket; 8vo 8"-9" tall; 394 pages.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Fine. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 394 p. Contains: Unspecified. Suny Near Eastern Studies. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
New. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 394 p. Contains: Unspecified. Suny Near Eastern Studies. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
All Editions of The History of Al- abar Vol. 30: The abb sid Caliphate in Equilibrium: The Caliphates of M s Al-H d And H r n Al-Rash d A.D. 785-809/A.H. 169-193
![Encyclopaedia of Islam, Volume V (Khe-Mahi): [Fasc. 79-98, 98a]](https://www3.alibris-static.com/encyclopaedia-of-islam-volume-v-khe-mahi-fasc-79-98-98a/isbn/9789004078192.gif)
