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The Great Caliphs: The Golden Age of the 'Abbasid Empire,New
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This endlessly informative history brings the classical Islamic world to lifeIn this accessibly written history, Amira K. Bennison contradicts the common assumption that Islam somehow interrupted the smooth flow of Western civilization from its GraecoRoman origins to its more recent European and American manifestations. Instead, she places Islamic civilization in the longer trajectory of Mediterranean civilizations and sees the Abbasid Empire (7501258 CE) as the inheritor and interpreter of GraecoRoman traditions.At its zenith the Abbasid caliphate stretched over the entire Middle East and part of North Africa, and influenced Islamic regimes as far west as Spain. Bennisons examination of the politics, society, and culture of the Abbasid period presents a picture of a society that nurtured many of the civilized values that Western civilization claims to represent, albeit in different premodern forms: from urban planning and international trade networks to religious pluralism and academic research. Bennisons argument counters the common Western view of Muslim culture as alien and offers a new perspective on the relationship between Western and Islamic cultures.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Great Caliphs: The Golden Age of the 'Abbasid Empire'? A: The main theme of the book is to explore the 'Abbasid Empire's contributions to Islamic civilization and its role as an inheritor of Graeco-Roman traditions, challenging the notion that Islam interrupted Western civilization.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Great Caliphs: The Golden Age of the 'Abbasid Empire' is Amira K. Bennison.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on August 31, 2010.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 256 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: Is this book illustrated? A: Yes, this edition of the book is illustrated.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book is categorized under Europe.
- Q: What historical period does the book cover? A: The book covers the history of the 'Abbasid Empire from 750 to 1258 CE.
- Q: What unique perspective does the book offer on Islamic culture? A: The book offers a perspective that highlights the civilized values of the 'Abbasid society, arguing that it contributed significantly to the development of culture and civilization rather than being an interruption.