Muhammad, Prophet and Statesman by W Montgomery Watt
A short account of the life and achievements of one of the great figures of history, this volume also serves as an excellent introduction to one of the world's major religions.
"A standard! Highly readableA great introduction to the man and the movement. Please keep it in print!--Cheryl L. Golden, Newman University "Good biography of pivotal figure in middle Eastern-- and world--history. Well-written, objective, straight-forward presentation of complex subject."--Dr. Andrew F. Clark, Univ. of North Carolina "An excellent introduction to Islam. For the last 20 years I have used this text to introduce students to the Muslim tradition."--Harold Kasimow, Grinnell College "Still a fine and thorough survey of Muhammad's life and times."--Charles A. Kimball, Furman Univ. "A convincing book: essential reading, not only for the more casual student of Muslim problems, but also, as a kind of illuminating revision of facts and ideas, for the serious student who has read the larger volumes."--Blackfriars "This book...admirably fulfills its purpose. It is written in a clear and interesting style, and the reader can be assured that it is not only an interesting book to read, but is also based on sound scholarship."--Journal of Semitic Studies "This is the best, if not the only, introduction to Muhammad."--James Lindsay, University of Dubuque
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| ISBN 13 | 9780198810780 |
| ISBN 10 | 0198810784 |
| Title | Muhammad, Prophet and Statesman |
| Author | W Montgomery Watt |
| Series | Galaxy Books |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press Inc |
| Year published | 1964-04-16 |
| Number of pages | 256 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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