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Autore |
Silverstein Adam J |
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Titolo |
Islamic history : a very short introduction / / by Adam J. Silverstein |
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Oxford, : Oxford University Press, 2010 |
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Edizione |
[1st ed.] |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (xviii, 157 pages) : illustrations, maps, portraits |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Islamic civilization - History |
Islam - History |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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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. |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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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. |
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