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Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the
1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly
expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable,
high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Originally published in 1962, this book presents important studies
on the history, literature and religion of the Islamic peoples as
well as an appraisal of contemporary intellectual currents in the
Middle East. Part I interprets the basic political and cultural
development in medieval Islam, set in the context of its growth
from a religious movement in the Arabian peninsula to an imperial
structure extending from the Atlantic Ocean to the borders of
China. Part II includes studies of Islamic institutions, philosophy
and religion. The close relationship of Islam to Western traditions
through the Biblical and Greek heritages is emphasized and the
factors which have moulded unique and distinctive institutions are
considered.
'One of the most fascinating travel books of all time' Times
Literary Supplement 'He could not have been more 'modern' if he had
been born in the twentieth century' Evening Standard Ibn Battuta
was the only medieval traveller who is known to have visited the
lands of every Muhammadan ruler of his time and the extent of his
journeys is estimated to be at least 75,000 miles. His work
presents a descriptive account of Muhammadan society in the second
quarter of the fourteenth century, which illustrates, among other
things, how wide the sphere of influence of the Muslim merchants
was. Ibn Battuta's interest in places was subordinate to his
interest in people and his geographical knowledge was gained
entirely from personal experience. For his details he relied
exclusively on his memory, cultivated by the system of a
theological education. This edition, translated afresh from the
Arabic text, provides extensive notes which enable the journeys to
be followed in detail. Important historical and religious
background to the Travels is also added by H. A. R. Gibb.
First published in 1999. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor &
Francis, an informa company.
First published in 1999. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor &
Francis, an informa company.
'One of the most fascinating travel books of all time' Times
Literary Supplement 'He could not have been more 'modern' if he had
been born in the twentieth century' Evening Standard Ibn Battuta
was the only medieval traveller who is known to have visited the
lands of every Muhammadan ruler of his time and the extent of his
journeys is estimated to be at least 75,000 miles. His work
presents a descriptive account of Muhammadan society in the second
quarter of the fourteenth century, which illustrates, among other
things, how wide the sphere of influence of the Muslim merchants
was. Ibn Battuta's interest in places was subordinate to his
interest in people and his geographical knowledge was gained
entirely from personal experience. For his details he relied
exclusively on his memory, cultivated by the system of a
theological education. This edition, translated afresh from the
Arabic text, provides extensive notes which enable the journeys to
be followed in detail. Important historical and religious
background to the Travels is also added by H. A. R. Gibb.
Originally published in 1962, this book presents important studies
on the history, literature and religion of the Islamic peoples as
well as an appraisal of contemporary intellectual currents in the
Middle East. Part I interprets the basic political and cultural
development in medieval Islam, set in the context of its growth
from a religious movement in the Arabian peninsula to an imperial
structure extending from the Atlantic Ocean to the borders of
China. Part II includes studies of Islamic institutions, philosophy
and religion. The close relationship of Islam to Western traditions
through the Biblical and Greek heritages is emphasized and the
factors which have moulded unique and distinctive institutions are
considered.
Combining a scholar's command of fact with a narrator's ease of style, the noted scholar H.A.R. Gibb presents an historic survey of Islam, from the days of the prophet, through the religion's spread in Asia and Africa, to its confrontation with the modern world.
This outstanding work on the First Crusade was written by an Arab scholar from an old and respected family of Damascus. Well-educated in literature, theology and law, he was twice elected mayor of the city and died when he was over 90 years of age in 1160. His Chronicle, translated by H. A. R. Gibb, is of special interest because it presents a contemporary Arab account of how the Crusaders fared while in Damascus. Derived from oral and written reports, the information is remarkable for its documentation. An informative introduction sets the scene just prior to invasion by the Crusaders. Because this original work still retains much material unused by later compilers, it remains an indispensable resource for students of the early Crusades. Unabridged republication of the edition published by Luzac & Company, Ltd., London, 1932.
This is a new release of the original 1962 edition.
Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of
rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for
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Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of
rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for
everyone!
Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of
rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for
everyone!
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the
1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly
expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable,
high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of
rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for
everyone!
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