Muhammad - Couverture souple

Rodinson, Maxime

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0394738225 ISBN 13 : 9780394738222

Editeur : Alfred a Knopf Inc, 1980

Synopsis

Examines the Islamic prophet's spiritual and political influence on Arab civilization

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

This volume provides an introduction to the life and message of the Prophet Muhammad, as well as a study of the effects of Islam - a religion that succeeded in yoking the most antagonistic tribes and peoples together under a common purpose, transforming Arabia from a nomadic to a settled society. This edition is published with a new prologue by the author, a scholar of Islamic history and society.

Biographie de l'auteur

Maxime Rodinson is one of the world's most eminent scholars of Islamic history and society, and was for many years Professor at the Ecole Pratique des Hautes Etudes at the Sorbonne. Rodinson's books include Europe and the Mystique of Islam (I.B.Tauris). Muhammad, his most famous work, remains the classic account of the Prophet and of the birth of Islam.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Alfred a Knopf Inc
• Date d'édition: 1980
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0394738225
• ISBN 13: 9780394738222
• Reliure: Broché
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible