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Makers of the Muslim World Ser.: 'Abd Al-Rahman III Vol. 3 : The First Cordoban Caliph by Maribel Fierro (2005, Hardcover)
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Author: Maribel Fierro. Abd al-Rahman III (891 - 961) was the greatest of the Umayyad rulers of Spain and the first to take the title of Caliph. He died at the apex of his power on Oct. 15, 961. Subtitle: The First Cordoban Caliph.
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Product Identifiers
PublisherOne World Publications
ISBN-101851683844
ISBN-139781851683840
eBay Product ID (ePID)44672842
Product Key Features
Number of Pages160 Pages
Publication Name'abd Al-Rahman III Vol. 3 : the First Cordoban Caliph
LanguageEnglish
SubjectIslam / History, Eastern, Islam / General
Publication Year2005
TypeTextbook
AuthorMaribel Fierro
Subject AreaReligion
SeriesMakers of the Muslim World Ser.
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.6 in
Item Weight11.2 Oz
Item Length8.5 in
Item Width5.3 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
Dewey Edition22
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal946.02092
Table Of ContentForeword 1 THE FOURTEEN DAYS OF HAPPINESS OF 'ABD AL-RAHMAN III (r. 912-61) 2 AL-ANDALUS BEFORE THE SECOND UMAYYAD CALIPHATE What was al-Andalus? Arabs and Berbers, the Muslim tribesmen who conquered al-Andalus The conquered population and the process of conversion The Umayyad emirs: centralization, law, and clientage External enemies 3 THE COLLAPSE OF UMAYYAD POWER AND ITS RECOVERY BY 'ABD AL-RAHMAN III (912-28) Muslims against Muslims: the Umayyad confrontation with Arabs, Berbers, and Muwallads Umayyads against Umayyads: the reign of emir 'Abd Allah (r. 888-912) A new beginning: 'Abd al-Rahman III becomes emir (912) Securing the central lands and the defeat of the Hafsunids (912-28) The frontier regions 4 CALIPHATE AND CONSOLIDATION (929-61) The adoption of the caliphal title and the minting of gold Extending Umayyad power in the frontier regions: the fall of Toledo and Zaragoza Betrayal: the battle of Simancas-Alhandega (939) Relationships with the Christian polities Conflict with the Fatimids and North African policies 5 THE CALIPH'S FAMILY AND HIS MEN The caliph's family Men of the sword and men of the pen Slaves and eunuchs Hierarchies and egalitarianism among the Muslim population Christians and Jews 6 BUILDING THE CALIPHATE: STICK, STONES, AND WORDS The carrot and the stick Cordoba and Madinat al-Zahra' The writing of history Scholars and men of letters Religious policies and the Maliki identity 7 'ABD AL-RAHMAN III'S LEGACY APPENDIX: How do we know what we know about 'Abd al-Rahman III? Bibliography Index
SynopsisAbd al-Rahman III (891 - 961) was the greatest of the Umayyad rulers of Spain and the first to take the title of Caliph. During his reign, Islamic Spain became wealthy and prosperous. He founded the great Caliphate of Madinat al-Zahra at Cordova and did much in his lifetime to pacify his realm and stabilise the borders with Christian Spain. He died at the apex of his power on Oct. 15, 961., An engaging profile of the greatest of the Umayyad rulers of Spain and the first to take the title of Caliph., Covers the life and work of Abd al-Rahman III, the greatest of the Umayyad rulers of Spain and the first to take the title of Caliph, as well as doing much to stabilise the borders with Christian Spain.
LC Classification NumberDP107
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