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Title: ISLAMIC HISTORY: A VERY SHORT INTRODUCTION
By: Adam J. Silverstein
Format: Paperback

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ISBN 10: 0199545723
ISBN 13: 9780199545728
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Publisher: OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS
Pub. date: 21 January, 2010
Series: Very Short Introductions
Pages: 176
Description: 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.
Synopsis: 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. Chapters are also dedicated to the peoples - Arabs, Persians, and Turks - who shaped Islamic history, and to three representative institutions - the mosque, jihad, and the caliphate - that highlight Islam's diversity over time. Finally, the roles that Islamic history has played in both religious and political contexts are analysed, while stressing the unique status that history enjoys amongst Muslims, especially compared to its lowly place in Wester
Illustrations: 18 black and white halftones
Publication: UK
Imprint: Oxford University Press
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