Abd Al-Rahman Iii: The First Cordoban Caliph (Makers of the Muslim World) - Hardcover

Fierro, Maribel

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1851683844 ISBN 13: 9781851683840

Publisher: Oneworld Publications, 2005

Synopsis

Abd al-Rahman III (891 - 961) was the greatest of the Umayyad rulers of Spain and the first to take the title of Caliph. During his reign, Islamic Spain became wealthy and prosperous. He founded the great Caliphate of Madinat al-Zahra at Cordova and did much in his lifetime to pacify his realm and stabilise the borders with Christian Spain. He died at the apex of his power on Oct. 15, 961.

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‘Abd al- Rahman III ( 891-961) was the greatest of the Umayyad rulers of al-Andalus (Islamic Spain and Portugal) and the first of them to take the title of Caliph. A strong leader and an astute politician, he conducted campaigns against Muslim rebels within his own realm, fought the Christian Kings in the North of the Iberian Peninsula, confronted the Fatimids in North Africa and founded the palatine town of Madinat al- Zahra. By the time of his death in 961, ‘Abd al-Rahman III had pacified the whole of al-Andalus and made Cordoba a capital city to rival the greatest of the age.

This book is the first biography of this fascinating and hugely influential figure to be published in English. Accessible yet authoritative, it also features a comprehensive guid to further reading, and will prove an indispensable resource for readers of all backgrounds.

Synopsis:

Covers the life and work of Abd al-Rahman III, the greatest of the Umayyad rulers of Spain and the first to take the title of Caliph, as well as doing much to stabilise the borders with Christian Spain.

About this edition

• Publisher: Oneworld Publications
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 1851683844
• ISBN 13: 9781851683840
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 160