A History of Islamic Societies
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| Rating | : | 4.41 (863 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0521779332 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 1002 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-07-18 |
| Language | : | English |
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Widely praised for its balanced and comprehensive account, Ira Lapidus' work has been fully revised in its coverage of each country and region of the Muslim world through 2001. His many books and articles include Islam, Politics and Social Movements (University of California Press, 1988) and Muslim Cities in the Later Middle Ages (Cambridge, 1984).. Lapidus is Professor Emeritus of History at the University of California at Berkeley. It incorporates the origins and evolution of Islamic societies and brings into foc
Bold arguments suited for non-beginners This is no ordinary history facts-and-dates book for beginners. The rule is that you must have some general idea of the whole Islamic history, preferrably have read J.J. Saunder's 'The History of Medieval Islam.'For those of you who have done your reading this is the perfect companion to test your arguments. "Detailed and Readable" according to Ron Atkins. This is a classic work on the history of Islamic societies. I'm not a historian, but found the book very readable. Its 900+ pages present an in-depth analysis of the history of North Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, leading up to the rise of Islam. Interestingly, Lapidus reveals the rise of Islam did not . An excellent comprehensive survey This book is absolutely essential for any historian interested or concerned with Islamicate societies. It is certainly more readable than Hodgeson's 3 volume Venture of Islam and on the same level of scholarly mastery. Consider this the product of a top historian reflecting upon a career of work within this
Lapidus was Professor of Islamic history at the University of California at Berkeley. Ira M.
From Library Journal Respected scholar Lapidus here emphasizes what he argues to be the distinctive features of Islamic societiesthe developments of communal, religious, and political institutions. Recommended for all research and general library collections. The book covers Africa and Central and Southern Asia as well as the Middle East. J. Anthony Gardner, California State Univ., NorthridgeCopyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc. The book's first section deals with the Islamic transformation of traditional Middle Eastern societies; the second, the diffusion of Middle Eastern Islam to other regions; and the last, the disruptions of Muslim societies with the collapse of the Islamic empire and European domination.