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Michael Cook, "A History of the Muslim World: From Its Origins to the Dawn of Modernity" (Princeton UP, 2024)

New Books in Islamic Studies

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The Evolution of Caliphates in Early Islamic History

This chapter explores the concept of the caliphate after Muhammad's death, detailing the roles of early caliphs like Abu Bakr, Omar, Othman, and Ali. It examines the transition to the Umayyad dynasty, the contrasting Abbasid rule, and the decline of the Abbasid caliphate's influence in the Muslim world.

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