The First Dynasty of Islam : The Umayyard Caliphate, AD 661-750

The First Dynasty of Islam : The Umayyard Caliphate, AD 661-750

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"...provides the best account now available in English." -- Journal of the American Oriental Society

Gerald Hawtings 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.

The First Dynasty of Islam : The Umayyard Caliphate, AD 661-750,Gerald Hawting,Routledge,0415240735,661-750,Ethnic Studies - General,History,History - General History,History: World,Islamic Empire,Islamic History,Medieval,Medieval World History (Circa 450 - Circa 1450),Middle East - General,ASIA,Asian / Middle Eastern history: c 500 to c 1500,Asian studies,History / Ancient / General,Islam,c 500 CE to c 1000 CE

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