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Al-Mamun

Al-Mamun

BiographyHistory
Pages
144
Published
2005
Language
English

Synopsis

Explore the life and legacy of Al-Mamun, one of the most influential Abbasid caliphs. This biography examines his reign, marked by significant intellectual advancements, political maneuvering, and military campaigns. Discover how Al-Mamun shaped the early Islamic Golden Age and left an enduring impact on the Muslim world.

Prose complexity
7/10

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InformativeIntellectualReflectiveComplex

Genres

Biography History Islam

About the author

M
Michael Cooperson

Michael Cooperson is a scholar of Arabic literature and culture, known for bringing historical texts to life. His works include Impostures, Arabic Literary Culture, 500-925, and Classical Arabic Humanities in Their Own Terms, as well as Scents and Flavors.