'Abd al-Rahman III
'Abd al-Rahman III
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An engaging profile of the greatest of the Umayyad rulers of Spain and the first to take the title of Caliph.
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'Abd al-Rahman III by Maribel Fierro
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.Maribel Fierro is Investigador Cientifico at the Departmento de Estudios Arabes, CSIC, Spain.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781851683840 |
| ISBN 10 | 1851683844 |
| Title | 'Abd al-Rahman III |
| Author | Maribel Fierro |
| Series | Makers Of The Muslim World |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Oneworld Publications |
| Year published | 2005-05-23 |
| Number of pages | 160 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |