Early Arabic historical writing a case study of Kitab Futuh al-Sham by Abu Ismàil al-Azdi (d. ca. 190-806). - by Suleiman Ali Mourad
Abstract
The present thesis is a study of early Arabic historiography. Kitab Futuh al-Sham by Abu Isma'il al-Azdi (d. ca. 190-806) is being selected as a case study. This text is the only known second-eighth century compilation on the conquest of al-Sham which has
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Thesis (M.S.)-- American University of Beirut. Department of History and Archaeology, 1996.;"Advisor: Dr. Tarif Khalidi, Professor, History and Archaeology --- Members of Committee: Dr. Maher Jarrar, Assistant Professor, Arabic Dr. Nadia-Maria el-Cheik
Bibliography: leaves 261-284.
Bibliography: leaves 261-284.