| Author |
Muir, William, Sir, 1819-1905 |
| LoC No. |
70390302
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| Title |
Annals of the early Caliphate from the death of Mahomet to the Omeyyad and Abbaside dynasties A.H. XI-LXI (A.D. 632-680) from original sources
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| Original Publication |
Amsterdam: Oriental Press, 1883, reprint 1968.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 67.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Fritz Ohrenschall, Karin Spence and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Annals of the Early Caliphate from the Death of Mahomet to the Omeyyad and Abbaside Dynasties" by Sir William Muir is a historical account written during the late 19th century. This work explores the period following the death of the Prophet Muhammad, focusing on the early leaders of the Islamic community, known as caliphs, and the events surrounding the establishment and expansion of Islam through military conquests and governance. It serves as a detailed chronicle of influential figures such as Abu Bekr, Omar, and Khâlid ibn Welîd, shedding light on the formative years of the Islamic faith. The opening of the historical narrative introduces the immediate aftermath of Muhammad's death, detailing the urgency of selecting a successor to maintain the unity and stability of the Muslim community. Key figures like Abu Bekr and Omar navigate the tense atmosphere in Medina, confronting the challenge of leadership amidst rising dissent and rebellion. The text illustrates the election of Abu Bekr as the first caliph, emphasizing his resolve to uphold Islamic governance despite considerable external pressures and threats from rebellious tribes. As the chapter unfolds, it lays the groundwork for the military expeditions against various foes of Islam, setting the stage for the subsequent series of military campaigns that would define the early years of the caliphate. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
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| Subject |
Islamic Empire -- History
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
72386 |
| Release Date |
Dec 12, 2023 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 27, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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