How and Why was the History of the Umayyad Caliphate Rewritten by Abbasid-Era Historians?

  • Published In: Teaching History (0040-0602), 2024, v. 58, n. 2. P. 58 1 of 3

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  • Authored By: Keenan, Jasmine 3 of 3

Abstract

The article explores how historians during the Abbasid era rewrote the history of the Umayyad Caliphate to legitimize their own claim to power. They distorted the Umayyad history by exaggerating the Abbasid "revolution" and demonizing Umayyad religious beliefs and rulers. The Abbasid historians also manipulated tangible Umayyad history, such as architecture and inscriptions, to redirect religious allusions and dismantle Umayyad memory. However, recent research has shown that there was actually continuity between the two caliphates in military, administrative, and political structures, challenging the narrative of a complete break between them. [Extracted from the article]

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  • Source:Teaching History (0040-0602). 2024/06, Vol. 58, Issue 2, p58
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Ethnic and Cultural Studies
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:00400602
  • Accession Number:178172006
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