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Islamic history : a very short introduction / by Adam J. Silverstein.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Silverstein, Adam J.
- Series:
- Very short introductions.
- Very short introductions
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Islamic civilization--History.
- Islamic civilization.
- Islam--History.
- Islam.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (xviii, 157 pages) : illustrations, maps, portraits.
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2010.
- Summary:
- How did Islam arise from the obscurity of seventh century Arabia to the headlines of the 21st century? This introduction answers that question; exploring the cultural & religious diversity of Islamic history. Adam Silverstein explains its significance & considers its impact on Islamic society today.
- Contents:
- List of illustrations; Introduction; 1 The story; 2 Peoples and cultures; 3 Institutions; 4 The sources; 5 Competing approaches; 6 Religious significance; 7 Political significance; Conclusions; References and further reading; Index.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- ISBN:
- 9780191572876 (Ebook)
- OCLC:
- 536239688
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