History of Islam by Justin Wintle

History of Islam by Justin Wintle

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This volume is a concise history of Islam's 1400-year evolution, beginning with the prophet Mohammed and continuing right to the present day. It traces the emergence of a succession of empires in the wake of the Arab conquests and covers modern-day fundamentalism.

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History of Islam by Justin Wintle

This volume tells the whole story of Islam - its origins, doctrines and world-wide political dimension. From Muhammad's proclamation of a monotheism to rival Judaism and Christianity, it traces the emergence of a succession of empires in the wake of the Arab conquests, continuing through to the turbulence of the present-day Middle East.
Justin Wintle works mainly as a freelance author, editor and journalist. His books include: The Dictionary of Biographical Quotation, Makers of Modern Culture; and Makers of Nineteenth Century Culture; A Dictionary of Arabic and Islamic. He has written for many newspapers, magazines and periodicals. He currently contributes to The Sunday Times, The Financial Times and The Independent.
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ISBN 13 9781843530183
ISBN 10 184353018X
Title History of Islam
Author Justin Wintle
Series Mini Rough Guides
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher APA Publications
Year published 2003-05-01
Number of pages 544
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.