Dissertation by Oleg Grabar examines the development of the royal ceremonial and art in the courts of the Umayyad Caliphate.

Chronicles Ali's battles with the Umayyads and the rise of the Umayyad Caliphate in Damascus.

Timeline chronicles the major events and historical figures of the Omayyad or Umayyad Caliphate of Damascus.

Details the history of the two ruling Medieval Caliphates, the Umayyad and Abbasid dynasties.

Profiles the reign of the Umayyads and contains a genealogical chart showing the lineage of the clan's caliphs.

Contains short profiles of the many Umayyad sultans who ruled Andalusia between 756 and 1031 AD.

Contains brief profiles of the many caliphs to rule over the Umayyad empire from Syria, 661-750 AD.