Book Summary
Hailed as a concise survey of Islamic history and culture, "An Introduction to Islam" covers everything from Islamic theology and law to the development of the Arabic, Persian, and Turkish languages, from social and economic life in the middle ages to the invention of the Muslim calendar. Hailed as a concise survey of Islamic history and culture, An Introduction to Islam covers everything from Islamic theology and law to the development of the Arabic, Persian, and Turkish languages, from social and economic life in the middle ages to the invention of the Muslim calendar. For the second edition, the authors have brought their text as well as the references and bibliography up to date.
Book Details
Book Name | Islam: An Historical Introduction |
Author | Gerhard Endress, Carole Hillenbrand |
Publisher | Columbia University Press (Aug 2002) |
ISBN | 9780231126830 |
Pages | 294 |
Language | English |
Price | 2226 |