THE UMAYYADS

The Essentials – The Umayyad Caliphate offers a penetrating journey into the first hereditary dynasty of the Muslim world. At its zenith, the Umayyad Caliphate stood among the greatest empires in history – its banners flowing from France to the borders of China. This era witnessed the transformation of a young faith into a mature and radiant civilisation, marked by both tragic upheavals and enduring brilliance. Few families have produced such a succession of gifted statesmen, visionary conquerors, and peerless builders – yet the Banū Umayya remain a clan shaped by paradox, far more complex than often assumed.

This edition is 212 pages.