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AL-MASAQ-JOURNAL OF THE MEDIEVAL MEDITERRANEAN
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ROUTLEDGE JOURNALS, TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD
DOI: 10.1080/09503110.2023.2287955
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Islamic presence in peninsular Italy; Aghlabid-led conquests; Fourth Fitna impact; interpretation of Latin and Arabic sources; internal dynamics of Islamic forces
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This article critically reviews recent historiography on the Muslim presence in early medieval peninsular Italy, providing a more nuanced understanding of Muslim-Christian interactions and their sociopolitical implications.
This article critically reviews the recent historiography and primary sources pertaining to the Muslim presence in early medieval peninsular Italy. The study illuminates the intricate dynamics of Muslim incursions and settlements during this period, often obfuscated by Eurocentric narratives. By interrogating both Latin and Islamic sources, the article aims to provide a more nuanced understanding of the Muslim-Christian interactions and their sociopolitical implications. The goal is to present a holistic perspective that recognizes the internal diversities within the so-called Muslim forces, and to highlight the influence of larger geopolitical events, such as the Fourth Fitna, on the unfolding events in peninsular Italy. This analysis contributes to a deeper, multifaceted understanding of early medieval peninsular Italy.ie
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