Mu'awiya ibn abi Sufyan: From Arabia to Empire (Makers of the Muslim World)

Mu'awiya ibn abi Sufyan: From Arabia to Empire (Makers of the Muslim World)
R. Stephen Humphreys (Author)
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In this accessible study, Stephen Humphreys introduces the most elusive of the early caliphs, Mu'awiya ibn abi Sufyan (602-680). 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.

• Rank: #151439 in Books
• Brand: Brand: Oneworld
• Published on: 2006-11-06
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: .64" h x 5.52" w x 8.80" l, .75 pounds
• Binding: Hardcover
• 160 pages

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