The History of Prophets and Kings by Tabari, here rendered as the History of al-Tabari, is by common consent the most important universal history produced in the world of Islam. It has been translated here in its entirety (Volume 5 forthcoming) for the first time for the benefit of non-Arabs, with historical and philological notes for those interested in the particulars of the text. Tabari's monumental work explores the history of the ancient nations, with special emphasis on biblical peoples... [Read More]










