History and historiography: Ibn al-Athīr, the place and function of History in Syria in the 13th century

Authors

  • Emily Fonseca de Souza University of São Paulo

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.2446-5240.malala.2017.131666

Keywords:

Arabic Historiography, Ibn al-Athīr, Crusades, Near Eastern History

Abstract

Although not among on the traditional knowledge, History has a fundamental function in medieval Muslim societies. This article intends to present the celebrated Islamic historian Ibn al-Athīr, his historical record and discuss the conception of his most important work, Kitāb al kāmil fī l- taʾrīḫ, and his role as royal counselor.

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Author Biography

  • Emily Fonseca de Souza, University of São Paulo
    Mestre em História Social pela Faculdade de Filosofia, Letras e Ciências Humanas da Universidade de São Paulo. Atua como pesquisadora em ciências humanas e sociais no Centro de Pesquisa e Formação do Sesc - SP. Pesquisa discursos de jihād na historiografia árabe.

Published

2017-04-30

How to Cite

Souza, E. F. de. (2017). History and historiography: Ibn al-Athīr, the place and function of History in Syria in the 13th century. Malala, 5(7), 134-157. https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.2446-5240.malala.2017.131666