The Muqaddimah: An Introduction to History
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Islamic History: A Very Short Introduction
by Adam J. Silverstein
A compact overview of Islamic history from the seventh century to the present, from Oxford's Very Short Introductions.
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About this book
Adam Silverstein traces how Islam grew from a small community in Arabia into a global faith.
He discusses the Arabs, Persians and Turks who shaped Islamic history, and the sources historians use.
What's inside
- Rise of Islam
- Arabs, Persians and Turks
- Key institutions
- How historians know
- Very short
Why we recommend it
How did a small community in Arabia become a global faith? This pocket-sized book traces the Arabs, Persians and Turks who shaped Islamic history and explains how historians know what they know. A quick, informative overview for students.
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