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Islamic History: A Very Short Introduction - Paperback - GOOD
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- ISBN
- 9780199545728
- Book Title
- Islamic History: a Very Short Introduction
- Book Series
- Very Short Introductions Ser.
- Item Length
- 6.8 in
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press, Incorporated
- Publication Year
- 2010
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Item Height
- 0.4 in
- Genre
- Religion
- Topic
- Islam / History, General
- Item Width
- 4.4 in
- Item Weight
- 3.5 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 144 Pages
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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.
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Publisher
Oxford University Press, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0199545723
ISBN-13
9780199545728
eBay Product ID (ePID)
78697448
Product Key Features
Book Title
Islamic History: a Very Short Introduction
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Islam / History, General
Publication Year
2010
Book Series
Very Short Introductions Ser.
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Religion
Number of Pages
144 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
6.8 in
Item Height
0.4 in
Item Width
4.4 in
Item Weight
3.5 Oz
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Lc Classification Number
Bp50
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"Silverstein is brief and brilliant...This short book has wonderful cultural-historical insights [on] every page--and suddenly Islamic history becomes, well, really interesting, understandable, related to Western history--and the present that much more explicable. The book is clear, witty, wise, and wonderful--read it." -- School Library Journal Online "Silverstein deserves praise for his successful effort in offering a readable and concise Islamic history. It will be instructive to curious students of any faith. His book is a credit to the outstanding Oxford series of 'Very Short Introductions.'" -- Saudi Gazette, For a more general readership, the book's lucidity, intelligence and indeed its brevity make it an ideal introduction to the field of study., Brilliant little book...This highly approachable text is evidently backed by a deep scholarship and is full of eye-catching perspectives., "Silverstein is brief and brilliant...This short book has wonderful cultural-historical insights [on] every page--and suddenly Islamic history becomes, well, really interesting, understandable, related to Western history--and the present that much more explicable. The book is clear, witty, wise, and wonderful--read it." -- School Library Journal Online, The book is extremely lucid, readable, sensibly organised, and wears its considerable learning, as they say, 'lightly'., "Silverstein is brief and brilliant...This short book has wonderful cultural-historical insights [on] every page--and suddenly Islamic history becomes, well, really interesting, understandable, related to Western history--and the present that much more explicable. The book is clear, witty, wise, and wonderful--read it." --School Library Journal Online "Silverstein deserves praise for his successful effort in offering a readable and concise Islamic history. It will be instructive to curious students of any faith. His book is a credit to the outstanding Oxford series of 'Very Short Introductions.'" --Saudi Gazette, the book's lucidity, intelligence and indeed its brevity make it an ideal introduction to the field of study...
Table of Content
1. The story of Islamic history2. Peoples and cultures3. Institutions4. The sources5. Competing approaches6. Religious significance7. Political significanceConclusionsFurther reading
Copyright Date
2010
Lccn
2010-277419
Dewey Decimal
297.09
Dewey Edition
22
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