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Aristocratic Violence and Holy War

by Michael Bonner

This book discusses the relationship between the idea of Holy War in early Islamic societies and the competition for resources and legitimacy among Muslims who lived on the Arab-Byzantine frontier, providing a fresh perspective on the history of that region during the late Umayyad and early Abbasid periods.

FORMAT
Hardcover
LANGUAGE
English
CONDITION
Brand New


Publisher Description

This book discusses the relationship between the idea of Holy War in early Islamic societies and the competition for resources and legitimacy among Muslims who lived on the Arab-Byzantine frontier, providing a fresh perspective on the history of that region during the late Umayyad and early Abbasid periods.

Details

ISBN0940490110
Short Title Aristocratic Violence and Holy War Vol. 1
Publisher American Oriental Society
Language English
Year 1996
ISBN-10 0940490110
ISBN-13 9780940490116
Media Book
Format Hardcover
Subtitle Studies in the Jihad and the Arab-Byzantine Frontier
DOI 10.1604/9780940490116
Author Michael Bonner
Series American Oriental Series
Imprint American Oriental Society
DEWEY 909.097671
Series Number 81
US Release Date 1996-12-31
UK Release Date 1996-12-01
Pages 238
Publication Date 1996-12-01
Country of Publication United Kingdom
Audience Professional & Vocational

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