UID:
almahu_9949702084302882
Format:
1 online resource (xiv, 262 pages) :
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maps.
ISBN:
9789004252707
Series Statement:
Islamic history and civilization. Studies and texts ; v. 102
Content:
The reign of al-Muqtadir (295-320/908-32) is a crucial and controversial epoch in the history of the Abbasid empire. Al-Muqtadir's regime has traditionally been depicted as one of decline, when the political power of the caliphate and the lustre of its capital began to crumble. This book not only offers a substantial investigation of the idea and reality of decline, but also provides new interpretations of the inner workings of the court and the empire. The authors, four specialists of Abbasid history, explore the formal and informal power relationships that shaped politics at the court, involving bureaucrats, military, harem, courtiers and of course al-Muqtadir himself. A study of the topography of Baghdad completes this vivid picture of the court and its capital.
Note:
Preliminary Material --
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Introduction --
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1. The Reign of al-Muqtadir (295-320/908-32): A History /
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2. The Caliph /
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3. The Vizier /
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4. The Bureaucracy /
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5. The Military /
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6. The Chamberlains /
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7. The Harem /
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8. Culture, Education and the Court /
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General Conclusion --
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Appendix: Baghdad at the Time of al-Muqtadir /
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Maps --
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Bibliography --
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Index of Names and Technical Terms.
Additional Edition:
Print version: Berkel, Maaike van Crisis and continuity at the Abbasid court ISBN 9789004252714
Language:
English
