The Eclipse of the Abbasid Caliphate: Classical Writings of the Medieval Islamic World. 3 volumes

Abu Ali Miskawayh and Hilal B. Muhassin

ISBN 10: 1780760655 / ISBN 13: 9781780760650

Published by I.B.Tauris, 2013

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Cloth, no dj. Minor shelf wear. Else a bright, clean copy.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Eclipse of the Abbasid Caliphate: Classical Writings of the Medieval Islamic World. 3 volumes
• Publisher: I.B.Tauris
• Publication Date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1780760655
• ISBN 13: 9781780760650
• Binding: hardcover
• Edition: Translation.
• Condition: Used-Very Good
• Weight: 6.42 pounds
• Seller catalogs:
  • Medieval, Middle East & Islamic Studies

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Synopsis

The Eclipse of the Abbasid Caliphate is one of the most original and interesting chronicles to have survived from the mediaeval Islamic world. Written by the noted Persian historian and philosopher, Miskawayh, it is a lively, vigorous and remarkably secular account of events during a time that many consider to be the golden age of Islamic scholarship. Miskawayh's position at court and his role as keeper of state papers meant he was well placed to provide what is an extremely well informed account of events. Translated from the Arabic by David Margoliouth, Laudian Professor of Arabic at Oxford University, the work is long out of print and now very rare. This edition is introduced by Hugh Kennedy, a leading international authority on the perio

About the Author

Abu 'Ali Ahmad ibn Muhammad ibn Ya'qubIgn Miskawayh (932-1030), known as Miskawayh, was a prominent Persian philosopher and historian, born at Ray in Iran. He served at court in Baghdad and Shiraz and was also librarian and keeper of state papers.

Translated from the Arabic by D. S. Margoliouth (1858-1940), Laudian Professor of Arabic, University of Oxford.

Introduced by Hugh Kennedy, Professor of Arabic, SOAS, University of London. Hugh Kennedy is a noted international authority on the Abbasid period. His works include The Armies of the Caliphs(2001), The Court of the Caliphs(2005) and The Great Arab Conquests(2007).