| Description |
xviii, 157 pages : illustrations, maps ; 18 cm. |
| Series |
Very short introductions ; 220. |
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Very short introductions ; 220.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 141-145) and index. |
| Contents |
1. The story -- 2. Peoples and cultures -- 3. Institutions -- 4. The sources -- 5. Competing approaches -- 6. Religious significance -- 7. Political significance. |
| Summary |
"In this Very Short Introduction, Adam J. Silverstein covers the rise and spread of Islam from the seventh to the twenty-first century, charting the evolution of what was originally a small, localised community of believers into an international religion with over a billion adherents. Silverstein analyzes the role that Islamic history plays in both religious and political contexts, looking at the controversies surrounding its study and the significance that it holds - for both Muslims and non-Muslims alike."--BOOK JACKET. |
| Subject |
Islam -- History.
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| ISBN |
9780199545728 paperback |
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0199545723 paperback |
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