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Baghdad During the Abbasid Caliphate

Baghdad During the Abbasid Caliphate

Le Strange, G.

Hardcover

Ancient GreeceFiction AnthologiesGeneral Middle Eastern History

ISBN10: 1163202673
ISBN13: 9781163202678
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 430
Weight: 1.76
Height: 1.13 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Baghdad During the Abbasid Caliphate is a historical book written by the renowned British historian, Guy Le Strange. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the city of Baghdad during the Abbasid Caliphate, which was one of the most prosperous and influential periods in Islamic history. The book covers various aspects of life in Baghdad during this era, including its architecture, culture, politics, religion, and economy. Le Strange provides a detailed account of the city's growth and development, as well as its role as a center of learning and scholarship. The book also explores the impact of the Abbasid Caliphate on the wider Islamic world, particularly in terms of its influence on art, literature, and science.Throughout the book, Le Strange draws on a wide range of primary and secondary sources, including historical texts, archaeological evidence, and contemporary accounts. He uses this evidence to paint a vivid picture of life in Baghdad during the Abbasid Caliphate, and to provide readers with a deeper understanding of this important period in Islamic history.Overall, Baghdad During the Abbasid Caliphate is an engaging and informative book that will appeal to anyone with an interest in Islamic history, Middle Eastern culture, or the history of urban development. It is a valuable resource for scholars, students, and general readers alike.1900. From contemporary Arabic and Persian Sources. With eight plans. A topography of mediaeval Baghdad; complete history and plan of the great metropolis of the Abbasid Caliphs. Contents: The Foundation of Baghdad; The City of Mansur; The Canals of Western Baghdad; The Kufah Highroad and the Karkh Suburb; The Canals of Karkh; The Quarters of the Lower Harbour; The Quarter of the Basrah Gate; The Swari Quarter and the Trench of Tahir; The Harbiyah Quarter; The Quarters of the Muhawwal Gate; Baratha, Muhawwal, and the Kazimayn; Eastern Baghdad in General; Rusafah; The Shammasiyah Quarter; The Mukharrim Quarter; The Buyid Palaces; The Palaces of the Caliphs; The Palace Gates and Adjoining Quarters; The Quarters North of the Palaces; The Quarters East and South of the Palaces; Recapitulation and Authorities: Early Period; Recapitulation and Authorities: Middle Period; and Recapitulation and Authorities: Final Period.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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