Author: Chejne, Anwar G.
Title: Succession to the Rule in Islam with Special Reference to the Early 'Abbasid Period
Description: Lahore, Muhammad Ashraf, (1979). orig. boards, dustwrapper. (1),151 pp, 22x14cm,. Slight corner bumps, dustwrapper mounted to flyleaves, VG. ¶ Contents: The Pre-Islamic Backround; The Islamic Backround; Theoretical Discussions; Dynastic Claims of the 'Abbasids Before their Accession to Power & During the Early Years of their Rule; The History of Sucession to the Rule during the Eighth Century; The History of the Succession to the Rule during the Ninth Century; Conclusion.

Keywords: Islam, Caliphate, 'Abbasid Era, 'Abbasids, Islam, Medieval History, Dynastic Succession, ,