The Islamic World (Paperback, New edition)

"The Islamic World" is a collection of important and representative documents from all periods of Islamic history. From the formative years in Arabia to the confrontations with and responses to modernity, these translations indicate the continuity and development of the youngest of the world's greatest civilizations. Included are historical, theological, philosophical, and political writings, as well as poetry and narratives, from Muslim writers in the Arab lands, Turkey, Persia, and other parts of the Islamic world. The editors have provided informative introductions to each historical period and to the individual texts, making this an enlightening and intriguing first look at Islamic civilization and tradition.

General

Imprint:	University of Chicago Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	February 1984
First published:	February 1984
Authors:	William H. McNeill
Dimensions:	204 x 270 x 28mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	486
Edition:	New edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-226-56155-4
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > World history > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Ethnic studies > Islamic studies Books > History > World history > General Promotions
LSN:	0-226-56155-0
Barcode:	9780226561554

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