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- English
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In this accessible study, Stephen Humphreys introduces the most elusive of the early caliphs, Mu'awiya ibn abi Sufyan (602-680). Notoriously guarded about his thoughts, motives and emotions, Mu'awiya was universally known as a figure of immense political acumen. Beyond this, opinions are deeply divided. Throughout history, some have accused him of being the first caliph to diverge from Muhammed's model of ideal Muslim leadership whilst others credit him with uniting an empire in disarray and transforming the Caliphate into a practicable form of government. In light of this, Humphreys critically analyses his sources, and seeks to get as close as possible to a historical account of the great man.
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ReligiĂłnTable of contents
- Cover
- Title page
- Copyright page
- Dedication page
- Contents
- Preface and Acknowledgments
- 1 THE PROBLEM OF MUâAWIYA
- 2 THE FIRST THREE DECADES (600â632)
- 3 LAYING THE FOUNDATIONS OF POWER: MUâAWIYA AS MASTER OF SYRIA (632â656)
- 4 THE FIRST CIVIL WAR AND MUâAWIYAâS RISE TO POWER (656â661)
- 5 COMMANDER OF THE FAITHFUL (661â680)
- 6 THE PRINCE OF OUR DISORDER: MUâAWIYA AS A SYMBOL OF CULTURAL TENSION
- Bibliography
- Index
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