An Armenian Futuh Narrative - Lewond's Eighth-Century History of the Caliphate

The 'History' of the Armenian priest Lewond is an important source for the history of early Islamic rule and the only contemporary chronicle of 2nd/8th-century caliphal rule in Armenia. This book is a new annotated English translation of Lewond's text, which describes events during the century and a half following the Prophet Muhammad's death.

Summary

The ‘History’ of the Armenian priest Lewond is an important source for the history of early Islamic rule and the only contemporary chronicle of 2nd/8th-century caliphal rule in Armenia. This book is a new annotated English translation of Lewond's text, which describes events during the century and a half following the Prophet Muhammad's death.

Product details

• Authors: Sergio La Porta, Alison M Vacca, Alison M. Vacca
• Publisher: Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.10.2024
• EAN: 9781614910954
• ISBN: 978-1-61491-095-4
• No. of pages: 504
• Dimensions: 178 mm x 254 mm x 30 mm
• Weight: 1033 g
• Illustrations: 17 figs, 15 maps, 10 tables
• Series: Late Antique and Medieval Islamic Near East
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Other religions