Publisher's Synopsis
Baghdad During the Abbasid Caliphate is a historical book written by G. Le Strange. This large print edition provides readers with a detailed account of the Abbasid Caliphate, which was a period of great cultural and scientific advancement in the Islamic world. The book describes the city of Baghdad during this time, highlighting its architecture, art, and intellectual achievements. It also delves into the political and social structures of the Abbasid Caliphate, providing insight into the lives of the ruling class and the common people. With its clear and concise writing style, Baghdad During the Abbasid Caliphate is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of the Islamic world and the cultural legacy of this important period.(LARGE PRINT EDITION) 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.
