How Long to Read The History of al-Ṭabarī Vol. 34

How Long Does it Take to Read The History of al-Ṭabarī Vol. 34?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 52 minutes to read The History of al-Ṭabarī Vol. 34 by Abū Jaʿfar Muḥammad ibn Jarīr al-Ṭabarī

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Description

The events described in this volume took place during al-Ṭabarī's own time. Al-Ṭabarī was thus writing "contemporary history," and his narrative, often based on first-hand reports, is drawn in vivid and arresting detail. The volume portrays the summit of "the Sāmarrā period," following al-Mu'taṣim's transfer of the 'Abbāsid capital upstream from Baghdad to Sāmarrā. Three caliphs are portrayed in this volume: al-Mu'tasim's son and successor, al-Wathiq; al-Wathiq's brother al-Mutawakkil; and al-Mutawakkil's son al-Muntaṣir. At this time the 'Abbāsid caliphs came under the dominant influence of the Turkish military elite. The crowning example of Turkish power and 'Abbāsid frailty was the dramatic assassination of al-Mutawakkil by Turkish officers within the precincts of his own palace. The Turks were afterward not only instrumental in raising al-Muntasir the caliphate, they also forced him to depose his two brothers as heirs apparent. Finally, they had al-Muntaṣir himself killed. During the period of al-Wāthiq and al-Mutawakkil, insurrections erupted in the center of the empire, and serious revolts broke out in distant provinces, including Africa and Armenia. The Byzantine raids on Damietta and Samosata were memorable events, and periodic Muslim forays were made into Byzantine territory. Prisoner exchanges between Muslims and Byzantines are reported in engaging detail on the basis of eyewitness testimony. The report of a prisoner release by a Shi'ite emissary to the Byzantine emperor contains a charming description of his visit to Constantinople and his audience with Michael III. 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. 34?

The History of al-Ṭabarī Vol. 34 by Abū Jaʿfar Muḥammad ibn Jarīr al-Ṭabarī is 286 pages long, and a total of 73,216 words.

This makes it 97% the length of the average book. It also has 89% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The History of al-Ṭabarī Vol. 34 Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 40 minutes to read The History of al-Ṭabarī Vol. 34 aloud.

What Reading Level is The History of al-Ṭabarī Vol. 34?

The History of al-Ṭabarī Vol. 34 is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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