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'Abd Al-Malik
Book • 2012
Chase F. Robinson's volume on 'Abd al-Malik' (in the Makers of the Muslim World series) provides a focused study of the caliph's reign, reforms, and role in shaping early Islamic governance and identity.
Robinson analyzes political consolidation, bureaucratic and fiscal reforms, and cultural-religious initiatives such as the Dome of the Rock.
The book contextualizes Abd al-Malik within Umayyad politics and late antique imperial models, assessing his long-term influence on Islamic institutions.
Designed for both students and specialists, it synthesizes primary sources and modern scholarship to present a balanced portrait.
The work highlights how Abd al-Malik's policies contributed to the formation of an imperial Islamic state.
Robinson analyzes political consolidation, bureaucratic and fiscal reforms, and cultural-religious initiatives such as the Dome of the Rock.
The book contextualizes Abd al-Malik within Umayyad politics and late antique imperial models, assessing his long-term influence on Islamic institutions.
Designed for both students and specialists, it synthesizes primary sources and modern scholarship to present a balanced portrait.
The work highlights how Abd al-Malik's policies contributed to the formation of an imperial Islamic state.
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Abd al-Malik - The Caliph Who Shaped Islam?
