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Reinterpreting Islamic Historiography

Harun Al-Rashid and the Narrative of the Abbasid Caliphate

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Focusing on the reigns of Harun al-Rashid and his successors, this book offers a literary-critical analysis of the early 'Abbasid Caliphate, challenging traditional historical interpretations. It posits that medieval Islamic chronicles served as allusive devices to address complex religious, political, and social issues rather than mere factual accounts. By decoding narrative strategies and thematic motifs, the study uncovers deeper meanings and identifies early narrators, marking a significant advancement in the understanding of early Islamic historiography.

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Reinterpreting Islamic Historiography, Tayeb El-Hibri

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2006
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Podtitul
Harun Al-Rashid and the Narrative of the Abbasid Caliphate
Jazyk
anglicky
Rok vydania
2006
Väzba
mäkká
Počet strán
248
ISBN13
9780521033046
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4 z 5
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Focusing on the reigns of Harun al-Rashid and his successors, this book offers a literary-critical analysis of the early 'Abbasid Caliphate, challenging traditional historical interpretations. It posits that medieval Islamic chronicles served as allusive devices to address complex religious, political, and social issues rather than mere factual accounts. By decoding narrative strategies and thematic motifs, the study uncovers deeper meanings and identifies early narrators, marking a significant advancement in the understanding of early Islamic historiography.