Caliphate: The History of an Idea
by Hugh Kennedy
Hugh Kennedy presents a clear account of the caliphate's evolution as an idea and institution from early Islam to contemporary times.
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Caliphate: The History of an Idea traces the development of the caliphate from the time of the Prophet Muhammad through successive Islamic empires.
The book examines how the institution served as both a political office and a symbol of religious authority across centuries.
Hugh Kennedy explores the shifting meanings attached to the caliphate in different regions and eras.
The narrative extends into the modern period, considering how the concept has been invoked by later movements and states.
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