When Baghdad ruled the Muslim world : the rise and fall of Islam's greatest dynasty / Hugh Kennedy.
| Author/creator | Kennedy, Hugh |
| Other author | Kennedy, Hugh (Hugh N.). |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 1st De Capo Press pbk ed. |
| Publication Info | Cambridge, MA : Da Capo Press, 2006. |
| Description | xxv, 326 pages, 24 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, genealogical table, maps ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Portion of title | Rise and fall of Islam's greatest dynasty |
| Portion of title | Court of the Caliphs |
| Contents | Revolution -- Mansūr and his legacy -- Hārūn al-Rashīd: the golden prime -- The war between the brothers -- Poetry and power at the early Abbasid Court -- Landscape with palaces -- The Harem -- Ma'mūn to Mutawwakil -- Abbasid Court culture -- High noon in Sāmarrā. |
| General note | Originally published in the United Kingdom under as The Court of the Caliphs. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. [313]-316) and index. |
| ISBN | 0306814803 (pbk.) |
| ISBN | 9780306814808 (pbk.) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | DS38.6 .K463 2006 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |