Stephen Humphreys

Mu'awiya Ibn ABI Sufyan

From Arabia to Empire

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Produktbeschreibung

Müawiya ibn Abi Sufyan (c.602-680) was the fifth and most elusive of the early caliphs. Notoriously guarded about his thoughts, motives and emotions, Müawiya was universally known as a figure of immense political acumen. Beyond this, opinions are deeply divided. Throughout history, some have accused him of betraying Muhammad¿s model of ideal Muslim leadership whilst others credit him with reuniting an empire in disarray and transforming the Caliphate into a practicable form of government. In light of these debates, Humphreys critically analyses the sources available, getting as close as possible to a historical account of the founder of the Umayyad dynasty. Combining examination of both his public image and personal qualities, this helpful introduction includes coverage of Müawiyäs intriguing repartee with his governors, his fondness for earthly temptations, and his exceptional skills as ruler of a vast empire. Using an extensive range of sources, and containing a fascinating analysis of early Islamic society, it will prove of great interest to general readers and experts alike. R. Stephen Humphreys is professor of History and Islamic Studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara. He is author of Islamic History: A Framework for Inquiry.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: ONEWorld Publications
• Seitenzahl: 160
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Oktober 2006
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 224mm x 140mm x 16mm
• Gewicht: 340g
• ISBN-13: 9781851684021
• ISBN-10: 1851684026
• Artikelnr.: 22178418

Autorenporträt

Stephen Humphries is professor of History and Islamic Studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara. He is author of Islamic History: A Framework for Inquiry.

Inhaltsangabe

Preface and Acknowledgments
1 THE PROBLEM OF MU‘AWIYA
Mu‘awiya in the eyes of later Muslims
How do we know what we claim to know: the sources for Mu‘awiya’s life
Mu‘awiya’s career: a chronological sketch
2 THE FIRST THREE DECADES (600–632)
The Meccan milieu
The politics of genealogy: why Mu‘awiya’s ancestry is important
The lineage of Mu‘awiya
The Banu Umayya
The descendants of ‘Abd Manaf: the clans of ‘Abd Shams and Hashim
3 LAYING THE FOUNDATIONS OF POWER: MU‘AWIYA AS MASTER OF SYRIA (632–656)
Mu‘awiya and the conquest of Syria
Mu‘awiya becomes Governor
The war against Byzantium
The war at sea: creating the Muslim navy
The war in Anatolia and Armenia
Mu‘awiya and the Arab tribes in Syria
4 THE FIRST CIVIL WAR AND MU‘AWIYA’S RISE TO POWER (656–661)
The revolt against ‘Uthman
The aftermath: who can claim the right to rule?
The confrontation between ‘Ali and Mu‘awiya
5 COMMANDER OF THE FAITHFUL (661–680)
The war against Byzantium renewed
6 THE PRINCE OF OUR DISORDER: MU‘AWIYA AS A SYMBOL OF CULTURAL TENSION
Bibliography
Index