Islamic History: A Framework for Inquiry - Couverture rigide

Humphreys, R. Stephen

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0691031452 ISBN 13 : 9780691031453

Editeur : Princeton Univ Pr, 1991

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

This highly successful introductory text guides students through the wealth of literature and source material on social and political medieval Islamic history. Covering the Middle East and North Africa during the period AD600 to AD1500, 'Islamic History' combines bibliographic study with an inquiry into method. Discussing topics ranging from struggles for power within the early Islamic community to the life of the peasantry, this book makes essential reading for all students of Middle East history and politics.

Revue de presse :

'a well ordered survey... necessary for the student of Islamic history... As to Humphreys' wider message, it is not only timely but expressed with great subtlety and clarity.' --Times Literary Supplement

'Without doubt this gem of a book needs to be read, consulted and utilized as a reference-work by every student of Islamic history.' --Muslim World Book Review

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Princeton Univ Pr
• Date d'édition: 1991
• ISBN 10: 0691031452
• ISBN 13: 9780691031453
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 401