Mu'awiya Ibn Abi Sufyan: From Arabia to Empire: English 2006
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Original Title:
Mu'awiya Ibn Abi Sufyan: From Arabia to Empire
ISBN:
1851684026
Publisher:
Oneworld Publications
Age Group:
Adult
Pages:
160
Weight:
338 g
Dimensions:
14 x 21 x 1.5 cm
Book Cover:
Board Books
In this accessible study, Stephen Humphreys introduces the most elusive of the early caliphs, Mu'awiya ibn abi Sufyan (602-680). Notoriously guarded about his thoughts, motives and emotions, Mu’awiya was universally known as a figure of immense political acumen. Beyond this, opinions are deeply divided. Throughout history, some have accused him of being the first caliph to diverge from Muhammed’s model of ideal Muslim leadership whilst others credit him with uniting an empire in disarray and transforming the Caliphate into a practicable form of government. In light of this, Humphreys critically analyses his sources, and seeks to get as close as possible to a historical account of the great man.
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