Ibn Miskawaih?s the Tajârib al-Umam ve Taâkub al-Himam

Known as a philosopher and also an important historian Ibn Miskawaih (320-421/932-1030) wrote Tajarib al-Umam his general work of history. The work that he classified like a savant?s (adîp) attitude differs from other historic works which had been written by traditionists (muhaddith).The work is in the position of first hand source for the IV. Century (A.H.). On the other hand the new principles were designated and political, economic, military matters and social structure discussed in the work. Being written by criticism method is another feature of the book. The work which written by a realistic approach also aimed educating readers with moral aspects.