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<p>This work is a second volume of a primary source collection documenting the history of the southern coastal regions of the Caspian Sea from the perspective of Muslim sources. It offers a unique insight into the political, social and cultural developments of the area, covering the period from the 8th century to the 16th century. The book is a valuable source for scholars of Middle Eastern and Islamic history.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.</p><p>This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>