Islamic History: A Framework for Inquiry - Couverture souple

Humphreys, R. Stephen

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1850433607 ISBN 13 : 9781850433606

Editeur : I.B. Tauris, 2009

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: I.B. Tauris
• Date d'édition: 2009
• ISBN 10: 1850433607
• ISBN 13: 9781850433606
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 2
• Nombre de pages: 336