Baghdad During the Abbasid Caliphate

ISBN: 1432619640

Author: Le Strange, G

Condition: New

""Baghdad During the Abbasid Caliphate"" is a historical book written by G. Le Strange. The book provides a detailed account of the city of Baghdad during the Abbasid Caliphate, which was the Islamic Golden Age. The author explores the political, social, and economic aspects of the city during this period. The book covers the reign of the Abbasid Caliphs, their achievements, and the events that shaped the city's history.Le Strange describes the city's architecture, including the famous round city walls and the grand palaces and mosques. He also discusses the city's cultural and intellectual achievements, including the establishment of the House of Wisdom, which was a center of learning and scholarship. The author provides an in-depth analysis of the city's trade and commerce, including its position as a major hub for the trade of spices, silk, and other luxury goods.Overall, ""Baghdad During the Abbasid Caliphate"" is a comprehensive and fascinating account of one of the most important cities in Islamic history. It is an essential read for anyone interested in Islamic history, architecture, and culture.1900. From contemporary Arabic and Persian Sources. With eight plans. A topography of mediaeval Baghdad; complete history and plan of the great metropolis of the Abbasid Caliphs. Contents: The Foundation of Baghdad; The City of Mansur; The Canals of Western Baghdad; The Kufah Highroad and the Karkh Suburb; The Canals of Karkh; The Quarters of the Lower Harbour; The Quarter of the Basrah Gate; The Swari Quarter and the Trench of Tahir; The Harbiyah Quarter; The Quarters of the Muhawwal Gate; Baratha, Muhawwal, and the Kazimayn; Eastern Baghdad in General; Rusafah; The Shammasiyah Quarter; The Mukharrim Quarter; The Buyid Palaces; The Palaces of the Caliphs; The Palace Gates and Adjoining Quarters; The Quarters North of the Palaces; The Quarters East and South of the Palaces; Recapitulation and Authorities: Early Period; Recapitulation and Authorities: Middle Period; and Recapitulation and Authorities: Final Period.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.