'Abd al-Rahman III
Download or Read eBook 'Abd al-Rahman III PDF written by Maribel Fierro and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-12-01 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Maribel Fierro |
Publisher | : Simon and Schuster |
Total Pages | : 168 |
Release | : 2012-12-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781780741871 |
ISBN-13 | : 1780741871 |
Rating | : 4/5 (71 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis 'Abd al-Rahman III by : Maribel Fierro
Book excerpt: Abd al-Rahman III (891 - 961) was the greatest of the Umayyad rulers of Spain and the first to take the title of Caliph. During his reign, Islamic Spain became wealthy and prosperous. He founded the great Caliphate of Madinat al-Zahra at Cordova and did much in his lifetime to pacify his realm and stabilise the borders with Christian Spain. He died at the apex of his power on Oct. 15, 961.