Caliphate: The History of an Idea

"Caliphate: The History of an Idea"

In Caliphate: The History of an Idea, Hugh Kennedy traces the evolving concept of the caliphate from its origins after the Prophet Muhammad’s death to its modern reinterpretations. He explores the political and religious roles of caliphs across dynasties—from the Umayyads and Abbasids to the Ottomans—while dismantling extremist narratives. By highlighting the diversity and complexity of caliphal rule, Kennedy offers a nuanced, authoritative history of one of Islam’s most influential yet contested institutions.

Author : Hugh Kennedy

Pages : 336