Muruj adh-Dhahab

مروج الذهب

By Al-Mas'udi 345h (956 CE) 4 volumes

A sweeping world history and geography by 'the Herodotus of the Arabs.' Al-Mas'udi covers the history of nations from creation to his own time, including descriptions of lands, peoples, customs, and scientific knowledge. Written in an engaging narrative style that combines historical fact with cultural observation.

Table of Contents

INTRO Introduction 1 Author Biography and His Encyclopedic World History 2 Scope, Structure, and Geographical Coverage 3 Early Islamic History and the Abbasid Court 4 Scientific Interests and Natural Philosophy 5 Scholarly Legacy and Influence

Details

Category
History
Subject
history
Original Language
ar
Available In
ar en
Written
345h (956 CE)
Volumes
4

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