| Edition |
Revised edition. |
| Description |
xx, 251 pages ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 238-239) and index. |
| Contents |
The pattern of Islamic history -- Muslim ideal: holy book and prophet -- A theory of Islamic history -- The great Muslim empires: Ottomans, Saffavids and Mughals -- Sufis and scholars -- Islam of the periphery -- Under European rule: the colonial impact on Muslim society -- Contemporary Muslim society -- Princes and paupers: Muslim societies in Saudi Arabia and south India -- Muslim society turned inside out: ethnicity, women and refugees -- The reconstruction of Muslim thought -- Only connect. |
| Subject |
Islam -- History.
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Islam -- Essence, genius, nature.
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Islam -- 20th century.
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| ISBN |
0415285240 |
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0415285259 paperback |
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