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The Annals of Tabari is presented here with careful notes and a concise glossary, offering a gateway to Islamic history as a reliable reference for students and researchers alike. This edition highlights the work’s breadth while guiding readers through its key passages and names with helpful context.
This edition explains how the original text has influenced later chronicles and how manuscript variations shape our understanding. It includes a glossary of difficult terms and selected expressions to support study, along with brief notes and cross‑references. Readers gain access to a concise introduction and bibliography that situate the Annals within a long tradition of Arabic historiography.
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- Guidance on manuscript sources and textual variants that affect interpretation
- Selected vocabulary and phrases with English and German equivalents
- Brief notes and editorial context to support study and citation
Ideal for readers of medieval Islamic history, manuscript studies, and philology, this edition serves as a reliable entry point to a landmark source.