Autumn of Seville: The Taifas

Published by Dar Al-Ahliya, "Autumn of Seville: Kings of the Taifas" (Khareef Ishbiliya) by acclaimed scholar and writer Waleed Saif is a masterwork of historical Arabic literature. The book delves into one of the most tumultuous periods of Andalusian history—the era of the Petty Kingdoms (Party Kings). Through eloquent prose and profound psychological insight, Saif captures the court intrigue, political fragmentation, and cultural grandeur of Seville under the Abbadid dynasty, notably during the reign of Al-Mu'tamid ibn Abbad. The narrative portrays how internal rivalries, excess, and political short-sightedness eroded Islamic Spain, providing a tragic yet poignant exploration of power, betrayal, and civilizational decline.

It offers an extraordinary blend of historical accuracy, poetic mastery, and deep political commentary on the fragility of nations and the consequences of internal division.

Fans of historical fiction, scholars of Andalusian and Islamic history, students of Arabic literature and political theory, and readers drawn to epic historical narratives.