Islamic History: A Very Short Introduction
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Islamic History: A Very Short Introduction by Adam J Silverstein
How did Islam arise from the obscurity of seventh century Arabia to the headlines of the twenty first century? This Very Short Introduction answers that question; exploring the cultural and religious diversity of Islamic history. Adam Silverstein explains its significance and considers its impact on Islamic society today.
The book is extremely lucid, readable, sensibly organised, and wears its considerable learning, as they say, 'lightly'* BBC History Magazine *
I cannot imagine any reader not profiting from this tight-packed and intelligently presented text. * BBC History Magazine *
Brilliant little book...This highly approachable text is evidently backed by a deep scholarship and is full of eye-catching perspectives. * Steven Poole, The Guardian *
Silverstein, who teaches the subject at Oxford University, is up-to-date, shrewd and often witty...
the book's lucidity, intelligence and indeed its brevity make it an ideal introduction to the field of study...
The book is a gem, and it deserves a wide readership well beyond the academic community. * David Morgan, TLS *
I cannot imagine any reader not profiting from this tight-packed and intelligently presented text. * BBC History Magazine *
Brilliant little book...This highly approachable text is evidently backed by a deep scholarship and is full of eye-catching perspectives. * Steven Poole, The Guardian *
Silverstein, who teaches the subject at Oxford University, is up-to-date, shrewd and often witty...
the book's lucidity, intelligence and indeed its brevity make it an ideal introduction to the field of study...
The book is a gem, and it deserves a wide readership well beyond the academic community. * David Morgan, TLS *
Adam Silverstein has taught Islamic history at the universities of Cambridge and Oxford. He is University Research Lecturer in Near and Middle Eastern Studies, and a Fellow of The Queen's College, Oxford. He is also Fellow in Jewish-Muslim Relations at the Oxford Centre for Hebrew and Jewish Studies and a member of The Magic Circle.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780199545728 |
| ISBN 10 | 0199545723 |
| Title | Islamic History: A Very Short Introduction |
| Author | Adam J Silverstein |
| Series | Very Short Introductions |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Year published | 2010-01-21 |
| Number of pages | 176 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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