Mu'awiya ibn abi Sufyan: From Arabia To Empre: From Arabia to Empire (Makers of the Muslim World) - Hardcover

Humphreys, Stephen

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1851684026 ISBN 13: 9781851684021

Verlag: Oneworld Publications, 2006

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Book by R Stephen Humphreys

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Reseña del editor:

In this accessible study, Stephen Humphreys introduces the most elusive of the early caliphs, Mu'awiya ibn abi Sufyan (602-680). Notoriously guarded about his thoughts, motives and emotions, Mu'awiya was universally known as a figure of immense political acumen. Beyond this, opinions are deeply divided. Throughout history, some have accused him of being the first caliph to diverge from Muhammed's model of ideal Muslim leadership whilst others credit him with uniting an empire in disarray and transforming the Caliphate into a practicable form of government. In light of this, Humphreys critically analyses his sources, and seeks to get as close as possible to a historical account of the great man.

Biografía del autor:

Stephen Humphries is professor of History and Islamic Studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara. He is author of Islamic History: A Framework for Inquiry.

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• Verlag: Oneworld Publications
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2006
• ISBN 10: 1851684026
• ISBN 13: 9781851684021
• Einband: Tapa dura
• Anzahl der Seiten: 160