How Long to Read The History of al-Ṭabarī Vol. 29

How Long Does it Take to Read The History of al-Ṭabarī Vol. 29?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 23 minutes to read The History of al-Ṭabarī Vol. 29 by Abū Jaʿfar Muḥammad ibn Jarīr al-Ṭabarī

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

This volume opens when the caliph al-Manṣūr has just defeated the rebellion of Muḥammad the Pure Soul in 145/762-3 and is now securely established in power. The main concerns of the remaining thirteen years of his reign are the building of his new capital at Baghdad, on which al-al-Ṭabarī's text contains details not previously published in English, and his efforts to have his nephew ʿIsā ibn Mūsā replaced as heir apparent by his own son Muḥammad al-Mahdī, a maneuver that required all his political skills The circumstances of al-Manṣūr's death in 158/775 are described in vivid detail, and this section is followed by a series of anecdotes, some serious, some humorous, most vivid and lively, that illustrate his character and habits. The last section of the volume describes the reign of al-Mahdī, more pious than his father but also more liberal and open-handed. Along with routine administration, space is devoted to the bizarre intrigues that accompanied the rise and fall of the vizier Ya'qub ibn Dawud and the mysterious circumstances of the caliph's own death in 169/785, followed by a short collection of character stories. In addition, the volume also contains important information about warfare on the Byzantine frontier and in Khurasan. A discounted price is available when purchasing the entire 39-volume History of al-Ṭabarī set. Contact SUNY Press for more information.

How long is The History of al-Ṭabarī Vol. 29?

The History of al-Ṭabarī Vol. 29 by Abū Jaʿfar Muḥammad ibn Jarīr al-Ṭabarī is 316 pages long, and a total of 80,896 words.

This makes it 107% the length of the average book. It also has 99% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The History of al-Ṭabarī Vol. 29 Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 22 minutes to read The History of al-Ṭabarī Vol. 29 aloud.

What Reading Level is The History of al-Ṭabarī Vol. 29?

The History of al-Ṭabarī Vol. 29 is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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