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John Buntin: IMG Notes from the (Bibliographic) Underground

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History of al-Tabari Vol. 13: The Conquest of Iraq, Southwestern Persia, & Egypt: The Middle Years of 'Umanr's Caliphate, A.D. 636-642-A.H. 15-21

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Book News Annotation:

In this volume, covering the years AD 636-642 (A.H. 15-21) and the middle of Umar's caliphate, al-Tabari relies almost exclusively on the controversial historian Sayb b. Umar (d. circa A.D. 800). Includes a discussion of the poetry in the volume, and a 1905 diagram of the city of Tustar (modern Schushtar), the siege and fall of which is narrated herein. Paper edition (unseen), $14.95.
Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780887068768
Subtitle:
The Conquest of Iraq, Southwestern Persia, and Egypt : The Middle Years
Publisher:
State Univ of New York Pr
Publication Date:
1989-09-01
Binding:
Hardcover
Grade Level:
SG
Language:
English
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