Muslim Sicily

The period of Arabo-Islamic domination of parts of Sicily, and the consequent large Muslim presence on the island from 800 to the mid-13th century constitutes a crucial epoch whose influence remains an integral part of the island’s architectural and cultural landscape. This volume builds on existing...

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description The period of Arabo-Islamic domination of parts of Sicily, and the consequent large Muslim presence on the island from 800 to the mid-13th century constitutes a crucial epoch whose influence remains an integral part of the island’s architectural and cultural landscape. This volume builds on existing scholarship and goes beyond the ‘Arabo-Norman’ construct to afford greater recognition to the island’s Arabic and Islamic history. Using a multidisciplinary approach, the chapters examine Sicily’s mercantile, artistic and architectural links to the Muslim world, including the subjects of the Fāṭimids of Ifrīqiya and their Kalbid allies in Sicily. It also reflects upon the Arabo-Islamic philosophical legacy at the court of Frederick II, Muslim accounts of medieval Sicily, Fāṭimid influence on the arts, women’s textile production, discussions of linguistics and literature, and various other aspects of Sicily’s diverse cultural and religious life during this period.
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spelling doab-20.500.12854ir-1578752025-07-29T14:13:06Z Muslim Sicily Alshaar, Nuha History Europe Italy Religion Islam History Religion Judaism History bic Book Industry Communication::H Humanities::HB History::HBJ Regional & national history::HBJD European history bic Book Industry Communication::H Humanities::HR Religion & beliefs::HRH Islam bic Book Industry Communication::H Humanities::HR Religion & beliefs::HRJ Judaism The period of Arabo-Islamic domination of parts of Sicily, and the consequent large Muslim presence on the island from 800 to the mid-13th century constitutes a crucial epoch whose influence remains an integral part of the island’s architectural and cultural landscape. This volume builds on existing scholarship and goes beyond the ‘Arabo-Norman’ construct to afford greater recognition to the island’s Arabic and Islamic history. Using a multidisciplinary approach, the chapters examine Sicily’s mercantile, artistic and architectural links to the Muslim world, including the subjects of the Fāṭimids of Ifrīqiya and their Kalbid allies in Sicily. It also reflects upon the Arabo-Islamic philosophical legacy at the court of Frederick II, Muslim accounts of medieval Sicily, Fāṭimid influence on the arts, women’s textile production, discussions of linguistics and literature, and various other aspects of Sicily’s diverse cultural and religious life during this period. 2025-03-28T04:14:46Z 2025-03-28T04:14:46Z 2025-03-27T05:33:00Z 2024 book https://library.oapen.org/handle/20.500.12657/100362 https://directory.doabooks.org/handle/20.500.12854/157875 eng open access image/jpeg image/jpeg n/a n/a https://library.oapen.org/bitstream/20.500.12657/100362/1/external_content.pdf https://library.oapen.org/bitstream/20.500.12657/100362/1/external_content.pdf Edinburgh University Press Edinburgh University Press 208d7ab7-a2e4-4c7f-83b1-53dfb4ba4a35 Knowledge Unlatched Knowledge Unlatched (KU) KU Open Services Edinburgh University Press open access
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Religion
Judaism
History
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bic Book Industry Communication::H Humanities::HR Religion & beliefs::HRH Islam
bic Book Industry Communication::H Humanities::HR Religion & beliefs::HRJ Judaism
Muslim Sicily
title Muslim Sicily
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topic History
Europe
Italy
Religion
Islam
History
Religion
Judaism
History
bic Book Industry Communication::H Humanities::HB History::HBJ Regional & national history::HBJD European history
bic Book Industry Communication::H Humanities::HR Religion & beliefs::HRH Islam
bic Book Industry Communication::H Humanities::HR Religion & beliefs::HRJ Judaism
topic_facet History
Europe
Italy
Religion
Islam
History
Religion
Judaism
History
bic Book Industry Communication::H Humanities::HB History::HBJ Regional & national history::HBJD European history
bic Book Industry Communication::H Humanities::HR Religion & beliefs::HRH Islam
bic Book Industry Communication::H Humanities::HR Religion & beliefs::HRJ Judaism
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