8vo. x, [1], 547 pp., [1], tables, few pencil markings in margins, contemporary quarter calf with marbled boards, slightly rubbed, title gilt on decorated spine, copy clean inside and in very good condition, Wilhelm Braumuller, Wein, first edition, 1875.

Synopsis

This is Kremer most important work in which he discusses the history of the Orient under the Caliphate. A rare first edition work which is considered as a main source on Islamic civilisation. It provides an account of the rise of the Caliphate followed by a fascinating account of town life and the Omayyad court at Damascus.