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Abd al-Rahman III (891 - 961) was the greatest of the Umayyad rulers of Spain and the first to take the title of Caliph. During his reign, Islamic Spain became wealthy and prosperous. He founded the great Caliphate of Madinat al-Zahra at Cordova and did much in his lifetime to pacify his realm and stabilise the borders with Christian Spain. He died at the apex of his power on Oct. 15, 961.
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Foreword2 AL-ANDALUS BEFORE THE SECOND UMAYYAD CALIPHATEWhat was al-Andalus?Arabs and Berbers, the Muslim tribesmen who conquered al-AndalusThe conquered population and the process of conversionThe Umayyad emirs: centralization, law, and clientageExternal enemies(912-28)Muslims against Muslims: the Umayyad confrontation with Arabs, Berbers, and MuwalladsUmayyads against Umayyads: the reign of emir 'Abd Allah (r. 888-912)A new beginning: 'Abd al-Rahman III becomes emir (912)Securing the central lands and the defeat of the Hafsunids (912-28)The frontier regions4 CALIPHATE AND CONSOLIDATION (929-61)The adoption of the caliphal title and the minting of goldExtending Umayyad power in the frontier regions: the fall of Toledo and ZaragozaBetrayal: the battle of Simancas-Alhandega (939)Relationships with the Christian politiesConflict with the Fatimids and North African policies5 THE CALIPH'S FAMILY AND HIS MENThe caliph's familyMen of the sword and men of the penSlaves and eunuchsHierarchies and egalitarianism among the Muslim populationChristians and Jews6 BUILDING THE CALIPHATE: STICK, STONES, AND WORDSThe carrot and the stickCordoba and Madinat al-Zahra'The writing of historyScholars and men of lettersReligious policies and the Maliki identity7 'ABD AL-RAHMAN III'S LEGACYAPPENDIX: How do we know what we know about 'Abd al-Rahman III?BibliographyIndex
