Mu'awiya ibn abi Sufyan: From Arabia to Empire (Makers of the Muslim World)
Islam
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Summary
In this accessible study, Stephen Humphreys introduces the most elusive of the early caliphs, Mu'awiya ibn abi Sufyan (602-680). Throughout history, some have accused him of being the first caliph to diverge from Muhammed's model of ideal Muslim leadership whilst… others credit him with uniting an empire in disarray and transforming the Caliphate into a practicable form of government. In light of this, Humphreys critically analyses his sources, and seeks to get as close as possible to a historical account of the great man.
Title Details
ISBN
9781780742021
Publisher
Oneworld Publications
Copyright Date
2006
Book number
2917505