Publisher's Synopsis
""An Account of the Establishment of the Fatemite Dynasty in Africa"" is a historical book written by al-Masudi, an Arab historian and geographer who lived during the Abbasid era. The book provides a detailed account of the rise and establishment of the Fatemite dynasty in Africa, which was founded by Ubayd Allah al-Mahdi in the 10th century. Al-Masudi's narrative begins with the arrival of the Fatemites in North Africa and their initial struggles to gain power and establish their rule. He describes the political and social climate of the time, including the conflicts between the various Berber tribes and the Arab rulers of the region. The book then goes on to detail the military campaigns and diplomatic efforts of the Fatemite leaders, including al-Mahdi and his successors, in their quest to consolidate their power and expand their territory. Al-Masudi also provides insights into the Fatemite court and its administration, including the role of the caliph and his advisors.Overall, ""An Account of the Establishment of the Fatemite Dynasty in Africa"" is an important historical document that sheds light on a pivotal period in African and Islamic history. It offers a unique perspective on the rise of one of the most important dynasties of the medieval Islamic world and provides valuable insights into the political and social dynamics of the time.1840. The text is purported to Being the Annals of that Province from the Year of 290 of the Heg'ra to the Year 300 Extracted from an Ancient MS. Ascribed to El Mas'Udi, belonging to the Ducal Library of Saxe-Gotha. This period is remarkable for the subversion of the dominion of the Aglabites and of the independent principalities of Tahort and Seg'ilmasa, and for the establishment of the Fatemite dynasty on their ruins, an important and obscure era in Muhammedan history, and comprises almost the whole of those events by which the first establishment of the Fatemites was publicly marked, as it begins with nearly the earliest military operations of Abu Abdallah, and closes with the foundation of el Mahdia.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.
