Islam
An Historical Introduction
2nd Edition
Published on 8. January 2003
Book
Paperback/Softback
294 pages
978-0-231-12683-0 (ISBN)
Description
-- Journal of the American Oriental Society (of the 1st ed.)
Reviews / Votes
An accurate picture of the interplay of religious inspiration and historical circumstances which shaped Islamic history from its inception... It reflects a distinct sensitivity to the nuances of the subject culture, combined with a clear command of the scholarly sources. MESA Bulletin An invaluable and convenient source of information. Journal of Semitic Studies (of the 1st ed.)More details
Edition
second edition
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Weight
482 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-231-12683-0 (9780231126830)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Gerhard Endress is professor of Islamic Studies at Ruhr University. Carole Hillenbrand is professor of Islamic Studies at Edinburgh University.
Content
I Introduction: The Concept and Unity of Islamic History II Europe and Islam: The HIstory of a Science III Islam: Religion and Legal System IV The Islamic World: Society and Economy V A Regional View of Islamic History VI Periods of Islamic History VII Appendix: Languages, Names and the Calendar of Islam VII Chronological Table