Mu'awiya Ibn ABI Sufyan: From Arabia to Empire

by R. Stephen Humphreys

In this accessible study, Stephen Humphreys introduces the most elusive of the early caliphs, Mu'awiya ibn abi Sufyan (602-680). Notoriously guarded about his thoughts, motives and emotions, Mu'awiya was universally known as a figure of immense political acumen. Beyond this, opinions are deeply divided. Throughout history, some have accused him of being the first caliph to diverge from Muhammed's model of ideal Muslim leadership whilst others credit...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1851684026
• ISBN13: 9781851684021
• Release Date: October 2006
• Publisher: Oneworld Academic
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.8"