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These are reprint editions reprinted with the help of original book just to give the original look and feel we do not change its format and text due to which in some cases the text is not like new. About The Book: Islam Under the Khalifs of Baghdad by Robert Durie Osborn (1877) examines the political, religious, and cultural history of the Abbasid Caliphate. It explores how the caliphs shaped Islamic governance, law, theology, and civilization, while also highlighting the tensions between religious ideals and political authority. Osborn analyzes the rise and decline of Baghdad’s power, its intellectual achievements, and the corruption that weakened the caliphate. Written with both scholarly insight and critical perspective, the book provides a detailed Western study of Islamic history. About The Author: Robert Durie Osborn (1835–1889) was a British army officer, author, and political thinker born in Agra, India. He served with distinction in the Indian Mutiny and later campaigns, rising to lieutenant-colonel before retiring in 1879. A scholar of Eastern religions, he wrote Islam under the Arabs (1876) and Islam under the Khalifs of Baghdad (1877), emphasizing fairness toward Indians and criticizing British policies like Lord Lytton’s Afghan war. After retiring, he pursued journalism and literature in London. An avid tennis player, he died suddenly during a match. The Title 'Islam Under The Khalifs Of Baghdad written/authored/edited by Robert Durie Osborn', published in the year 1878. The ISBN 9789374141649 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 432 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms.