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Book Cover for: The First Dynasty of Islam: The Umayyad Caliphate AD 661-750, G. R. Hawting

The First Dynasty of Islam: The Umayyad Caliphate AD 661-750

G. R. Hawting

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The standard work on this complex period in Arab history is available once again with the addition of a new introduction by the author which examines recent significant contributions to scholarship in the field.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Routledge
  • Publish Date: Jul 27th, 2000
  • Pages: 176
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - 0002
  • Dimensions: 8.82in - 5.69in - 0.74in - 0.70lb
  • EAN: 9780415240727
  • Categories: • Middle East - General• Ancient - General

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About the Author

G R Hawting (School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London)

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Praise for this book

'Provides the best account now available in English' - - Journal of the American Oriental Society

'Anyone faced with the somewhat daunting task of teaching Umayyad history to undergraduates will greet Hawting's achievement with relief, gratitude and admiration.' - Journal of Semitic Studies