Islamic History: a Very Short Introduction

Name: Islamic History: a Very Short Introduction
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ISBN: 9780199545728

ISBN-10: 0199545723

ISBN-13: 9780199545728

Edition: 2010

Authors: Adam J. Silverstein

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Does history matter? This book argues not that history matters, but that Islamic history does. This Very Short Introduction introduces the story of Islamic history; the controversies surrounding its study; and the significance that it holds - for Muslims and for non-Muslims alike.Opening with a lucid overview of the rise and spread of Islam, from the seventh to twenty first century, the book charts the evolution of what was originally a small, localised community of believers into an international religion with over a billion adherents. This leads to provocative conclusions concerning the relationship between politics and religion in Muslim societies.Chapters are also dedicated to the…

Book details

List price: $8.99
Copyright year: 2010
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Publication date: 1/21/2010
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 144
Size: 4.37" wide x 6.81" long x 0.39" tall
Weight: 0.286
Language: English




The story of Islamic history



Peoples and cultures



Institutions



The sources



Competing approaches



Religious significance



Political significance


Conclusions


Further Reading