A Medieval Islamic City Reconsidered: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Samarra (Oxford Studies in Islamic Art, 14)

Chase F. Robinson, University of Oxford Faculty of Oriental Studies Board

ISBN 10: 0197280242 / ISBN 13: 9780197280249

Published by Oxford University Press, 2002

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206 pages : illustrations, maps, plans ; 26 cm. Summary:This book represents the first sustained attempt to understand Islamic urbanism and court life from an interdisciplinary approach. Samarra, the last great example of early Islamic city building in Iraq, was the capital of the Abbasid caliphate and the center of court culture during the second half of the ninth century. Although archaeologists and art historians have worked on the site extensively, the bounty of numismatic, literary, and historical evidence has hardly been tapped. Since much of this evidence overlaps, Samarra offers unique insights into the character of city building, administration, military history, court life (ritual, court poetry), and imperial ideology throughout this period. -- Publisher description.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Medieval Islamic City Reconsidered: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Samarra (Oxford Studies in Islamic Art, 14)
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication Date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0197280242
• ISBN 13: 9780197280249
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Fine
• Dimensions: 1.91W x 18.42H x 24.77D centimeters 1.91 centimeters width by 18.42 centimeters height by 24.77 centimeters depth
• Weight: 907 grams
• Seller catalogs:
  • Middle East
  • Archaeology
  • Architecture
  • Islam
  • History

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Synopsis

This book represents the first sustained attempt to understand Islamic urbanism and court life from an interdisciplinary approach. Samarra, the last great example of early Islamic city building in Iraq, was the capital of the Abbasid caliphate and the center of court culture during the second half of the ninth century. Although archaeologists and art historians have worked on the site extensively, the bounty of numismatic, literary, and historical evidence has hardly been tapped. Since much of this evidence overlaps, Samarra offers unique insights into the character of city building, administration, military history, court life (ritual, court poetry), and imperial ideology throughout this period.

About the Author

Chase Robinson, Lecturer in Islamic History, The Oriental Institute, University of Oxford.