About the book
Completed in 1999 by a distinguished group of Arabists and historians of Islam, the annotated translation of al-Ṭabarī's History is arguably the most celebrated chronicle produced in the Islamic lands on the history of the world and the early centuries of Islam. This fortieth volume, the Index, compiled by Alex V. Popovkin under the supervision of Everett K. Rowson, serves as an essential reference tool. It offers scholars and general readers convenient access to the wealth of information provided by this massive work.
The Index comprises not only all names of persons and places mentioned by al-Ṭabarī, with abundant cross-referencing, but also a very broad range of subject entries, on everything from \"pomegranates\" to forms of \"punishment.\" The volume includes a separate index of Quranic citations and allusions, as well as a list of errata and corrigenda to the entire translation.
Editions of The History of al-Ṭabarī Volume XL
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780791472514
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780791472521
- PDF
- ISBN 9780791479155
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Completed in 1999 by a distinguished group of Arabists and historians of Islam, the annotated translation of al-Ṭabarī's History is arguably the most celebrated chronicle produced in the Islamic lands on the history of the world and the early centuries of Islam. This fortieth volume, the Index, compiled by Alex V. Popovkin under the supervision of Everett K. Rowson, serves as an essential reference tool. It offers scholars and general readers convenient access to the wealth of information provided by this massive work.
The Index comprises not only all names of persons and places mentioned by al-Ṭabarī, with abundant cross-referencing, but also a very broad range of subject entries, on everything from \"pomegranates\" to forms of \"punishment.\" The volume includes a separate index of Quranic citations and allusions, as well as a list of errata and corrigenda to the entire translation.
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What is The History of al-Ṭabarī Volume XL about?
Completed in 1999 by a distinguished group of Arabists and historians of Islam, the annotated translation of al-Ṭabarī's History is arguably the most celebrated chronicle produced in the Islamic lands on the history of the world and the early centuries of Islam. This fortieth volume, the Index, compiled by Alex V. Popovkin under the supervision of Everett K. Rowson, serves as an essential reference tool. It offers scholars and general readers convenient access to the wealth of information provided by this massive work.
The Index comprises not only all names of persons and places mentioned by al-Ṭabarī, with abundant cross-referencing, but also a very broad range of subject entries, on everything from \"pomegranates\" to forms of \"punishment.\" The volume includes a separate index of Quranic citations and allusions, as well as a list of errata and corrigenda to the entire translation.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The History of al-Ṭabarī Volume XL?
Philosophy and Religion > Religion and beliefs > Islam
Where can I read a sample of The History of al-Ṭabarī Volume XL?
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How long is The History of al-Ṭabarī Volume XL and how many pages does it have?
The History of al-Ṭabarī Volume XL has 696 page(s)
Is The History of al-Ṭabarī Volume XL part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series SUNY series in Near Eastern Studies
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The History of al-Ṭabarī Volume XL?
State University of New York Press
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The History of al-Ṭabarī Volume XL is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780791472514) and paperback(ISBN 9780791472521) and pdf(ISBN 9780791479155)
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