TY - BOOK ID - 31224544 TI - The Arabic historical tradition and the early Islamic conquests : folklore, tribal lore, Holy War PY - 2016 SN - 9780815357940 081535794X 9781138918948 9781317420262 9781315688145 9781317420248 9781317420255 PB - London Routledge DB - UniCat KW - 297 <09> KW - 297 <09> Islamisme. Mahométisme--Geschiedenis van ... KW - 297 <09> Islam. Mohammedanisme--Geschiedenis van ... KW - Islamisme. Mahométisme--Geschiedenis van ... KW - Islam. Mohammedanisme--Geschiedenis van ... KW - Islam. Mohammedanisme--Geschiedenis van KW - Islam KW - HISTORY KW - Historiography. KW - Ancient KW - General. KW - Islamic Empire KW - Islamic Empire. KW - Historiography KW - Islam. Mohammedanisme--Geschiedenis van .. KW - Islam. Mohammedanisme--Geschiedenis van . UR - https://www.unicat.be/uniCat?func=search&query=sysid:31224544 AB - The early Arab conquests pose a considerable challenge to modern-day historians. The earliest historical written tradition emerges only after the second half of the eighth century- over one hundred years removed from the events it contends to describe, and was undoubtedly influenced by the motives and interpretations of its authors. Indeed, when speaking or writing about the past, fact was not the only, nor even the prime, concern of Muslims of old. The Arabic Historic Tradition and the Early Islamic Conquests presents a thorough examination of Arabic narratives on the early Islamic conquests. It uncovers the influence of contemporary ideology, examining recurring fictive motifs and evaluating the reasons behind their use. Folklore and tribal traditions are evident throughout the narratives, which aimed to promote individual, tribal and regional fame through describing military prowess in the battles for the spread of Islam. Common tropes are encountered across the materials, which all serve a central theme; the moral superiority of the Muslims, which destined them to victory in God's plan. ER -