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Islam: An Historical Introduction

Islam: An Historical Introduction

by Gerhard Endress (Author), Carole Hillenbrand (Translator), Carole Hillenbrand (Translator), Gerhard Endress (Author)

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-- Journal of the American Oriental Society (of the 1st ed.)

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Format: Illustrated
 Pages: 294
 Edition: second edition
 Publisher: Columbia University Press
Published: 18 Dec 2002
ISBN 10: 0231126832
ISBN 13: 9780231126830
Book Overview: Hailed as a concise survey of Islamic history and culture, An Introduction to Islam covers everything from Islamic theology and law to the development of the Arabic, Persian, and Turkish languages, from social and economic life in the middle ages to the invention of the Muslim calendar. For the second edition, the text as well as the references and bibliography have been brought up to date.

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An accurate picture of the interplay of religious inspiration and historical circumstances which shaped Islamic history from its inception... It reflects a distinct sensitivity to the nuances of the subject culture, combined with a clear command of the scholarly sources. MESA Bulletin An invaluable and convenient source of information. Journal of Semitic Studies (of the 1st ed.)
Author Bio
Gerhard Endress is professor of Islamic Studies at Ruhr University. Carole Hillenbrand is professor of Islamic Studies at Edinburgh University.