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Islamic History (last 2 copies)
Author: Adam Silverstein
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Format: Paperback
Categories: History, Islam, Religion & Worldview
Item: 0199545723
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Opening with a lucid overview of the rise and spread of Islam, from the seventh to the twenty-first century, this Very Short Introduction introduces the story of Islamic history, charting the evolution of what was originally a small, localized community of believers into an international religion with over a billion adherents. The book examines how Islam rose from the obscurity of seventh-century Arabia to the forefront of modern global concerns. Historian Adam J. Silverstein also discusses the peoples--Arabs, Persians, and Turks--who shaped Islamic history, and sheds light on three representative institutions--the mosque, jihad, and the caliphate--that highlight Islam's diversity over time. Finally, the book analyzes the roles that Islamic history has played in both religious and political contexts, while stressing the unique status that history enjoys among Muslims, especially compared to its lowly place in Western societies where history is often seen as little more than something that is not to be repeated.
Oxford's Very Short Introductions offer concise and original introductions to a wide range of subjects--from Islam to Sociology, Politics to Classics, and Literary Theory to History. Not simply a textbook of definitions, each volume provides balanced discussions of the central issues. Every Very Short Introduction demonstrates how its topic has developed and influenced society. Whatever the area of study, whatever the topic that fascinates the reader, the series has a handy and affordable guide that will likely prove a valuable introduction.
Product Type | Books |
ISBN | 0199545723 |
ISBN 13 | 9780199545728 |
Weight | 0.3200 |
Pages | 159 |
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