Empire and Elites After the Muslim Conquest: The Transformation of Northern Mesopotamia

The study of early Islamic history has flourished in recent years. Chase Robinson's book takes full account of the latest research, interweaving history and historiography to interpret the political, social, and economic transformations in the Mesopotamian region after the Islamic conquests. Using Arabic and Syriac sources, the author focuses on the Muslim and Christian élites, demonstrating that significant social change took place only at the end of the seventh century. This is a sophisticated study at the cutting-edge of a burgeoning field in Islamic studies.

Author: Chase F. Robinson
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 11/02/2006
Pages: 224
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.74lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.51d
ISBN: 9780521028738

About the Author
Robinson, Chase F.: - Chase F. Robinson is Lecturer in Islamic History at the University of Oxford.

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