Iraq after the Muslim Conquest - Michael G. Morony

List of Illustrations
Abbreviations
Preface
Acknowledgments

Contents

Introduction: The Question of Continuity

Part I: Administration

1. Administrative Theory and Practice


2. Taxes


3. Administrative Geography

Part Il: People

4. Aramaeans


5. Persians
   . 6. Arabs: Natives


6. Arabs: Immigrants


7. Arabs: Assimilation and Social Change


8. Other Ethnic Groups

Part Ill: Religious Communities

10. Magians


11. Jews


12. Christians


13. Pagans and Gnostics


14. Muslims: The Formation of the Community


15. Muslims: Doctrines of Authority and Rebellion

Conclusion: The Nature of Continuity

Glossary
Resources
Index

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