Islamic History: A Very Short Introduction
Adam J. Silverstein
21 January 2010
ISBN: 9780199545728
176 pages
Paperback
174x111mm
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Price: £8.99How did Islam arise from the obscurity of seventh century Arabia to the headlines of the twenty first century? This Very Short Introduction answers that question; exploring the cultural and religious diversity of Islamic history. Adam Silverstein explains its significance and considers its impact on Islamic society today.
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How did Islam arise from the obscurity of seventh century Arabia to the headlines of the twenty first century? This Very Short Introduction answers that question; exploring the cultural and religious diversity of Islamic history. Adam Silverstein explains its significance and considers its impact on Islamic society today.
- Provides a chronological survey of the origins and subsequent spread of Islam throughout the world
- Demonstrates the cultural and religious diversity of Islamic societies
- Explores the story, sources, and significance of Islamic history and considers the way it shaped the present state of Muslim societies
- Relates the subjects relevance to the modern world
About the Author(s)
Adam J. Silverstein, Senior Lecturer in Jewish Studies and the Abrahamic Religions, King's College London
Table of Contents
- 1:The story of Islamic history
2:Peoples and cultures
3:Institutions
4:The sources
5:Competing approaches
6:Religious significance
7:Political significance
Conclusions
Further reading
Reviews
"The book is extremely lucid, readable, sensibly organised, and wears its considerable learning, as they say, 'lightly'." - BBC History Magazine
"I cannot imagine any reader not profiting from this tight-packed and intelligently presented text." - BBC History Magazine
"Brilliant little book...This highly approachable text is evidently backed by a deep scholarship and is full of eye-catching perspectives." - Steven Poole, The Guardian
"Silverstein, who teaches the subject at Oxford University, is up-to-date, shrewd and often witty..."
"the book's lucidity, intelligence and indeed its brevity make it an ideal introduction to the field of study..."
"The book is a gem, and it deserves a wide readership well beyond the academic community." - David Morgan, TLS
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