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Record Nr.

UNINA9910814534803321

Autore

Silverstein Adam J

Titolo

Islamic history : a very short introduction / / by Adam J. Silverstein

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Oxford, : Oxford University Press, 2010

ISBN

9780191572876 (Ebook)

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (xviii, 157 pages) : illustrations, maps, portraits

Collana

Very short introductions

Disciplina

297.09

Soggetti

Islamic civilization - History

Islam - History

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

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.

Sommario/riassunto

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.