Islamic history : a very short introduction / / by Adam J. Silverstein
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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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| Pubblicazione: | Oxford, : Oxford University Press, 2010 |
| Edizione: | 1st ed. |
| Descrizione fisica: | 1 online resource (xviii, 157 pages) : illustrations, maps, portraits |
| Disciplina: | 297.09 |
| Soggetto topico: | Islamic civilization - History |
| Islam - History | |
| 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. |
| Titolo autorizzato: | Islamic history |
| ISBN: | 9780191572876 (Ebook) |
| Formato: | Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione: | Inglese |
| Record Nr.: | 9910814534803321 |
| Lo trovi qui: | Univ. Federico II |
| Opac: | Controlla la disponibilità qui |
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Very short introductions.