The Qiyan in the early Abbasid period
The thesis deals with the legal status of the <em><em>qiy̅an</em></em> as slaves in Islam; describes their nationalities, education and training as singers, instrumentalists and versifiers. It considers their place in the cultural life of the host society. A substantial part...
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| Language: | English |
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2006
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