History of Al-Tabari (SUNY Series in Near Eastern Studies): Volume IX, The Last Years of the Prophet
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\ BooknewsThe 21st volume describes the resurgence of the Umayyad dynasty after its near extinction due to opposition in its own homeland of Syria, rebellion by Shiites in Iraq, and a rival caliph in Medina and Mecca. Paper edition (unseen), $16.95. This volume and the following two entries are new additions to the 38-volume translation of al-Tabari's AD 915 history of the Middle East. V.9 covers about the last 21/2 years of Mohammed's life (AD 630-632), including military campaigns, his illness and death, his wives, the names of his horses, milk sheep, swords, etc., and whether he dyed his hair. Paper edition (unseen), $19.95. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)\ \
