The First Dynasty of Islam
The Umayyad Caliphate AD 661-750
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back
This paperback is available in another edition too:
- Hardback£140.00(9780415240727)
Gerald Hawting's book has long been acknowledged as the standard introductory survey of this complex period in Arab and Islamic history. Now it is once more made available, with the addition of a new introduction by the author which examines recent significant contributions to scholarship in the field. It is certain to be welcomed by students and academics alike.
'Provides the best account now available in English' - - Journal of the American Oriental Society
'Anyone faced with the somewhat daunting task of teaching Umayyad history to undergraduates will greet Hawting's achievement with relief, gratitude and admiration.' - Journal of Semitic Studies
ISBN: 9780415240734
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 330g
176 pages
2nd edition