Opening with a lucid overview of the rise and spread of Islam; from the seventh to the twenty-first century; this Very Short Introduction introduces the story of Islamic history; charting the evolution of what was originally a small; localized community of believers into an international religion with over a billion adherents. The book examines how Islam rose from the obscurity of seventh-century Arabia to the forefront of modern global concerns; and it highlights how we know what we claim to know about Islam's rise and development. Historian Adam J. Silverstein also discusses the peoples--Arabs; Persians; and Turks--who shaped Islamic history; and sheds light on three representative institutions--the mosque; jihad; and the caliphate--that highlight Islam's diversity over time. Finally; the book analyzes the roles that Islamic history has played in both religious and political contexts; while stressing the unique status that history enjoys among Muslims; especially compared to its lowly place in Western societies where history is often seen as little more than something that is not to be repeated.
#67835 in Books Du Bois W E B 2014-03-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 6.10 x 1.50 x 9.20l; 2.07 #File Name: 0199385653672 pagesBlack Reconstruction in America An Essay Toward a History of the Part Which Black Folk Played in the Attempt to Reconstruct Democracy in America 186
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Read This Book!By Jon W. FloreyI had never read DuBois and I wonder why this book isn't required reading in any class about American history. I think he's considered "Black History" and while that's certainly true; the white people were there as well. We all need to know what happened and why.4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. An amazing combination of poetry and analytical brillianceBy Daniel J. McnamaraAn amazing combination of poetry and analytical brilliance. WEB DuBois set the standard for challenging the racist redeemer interpretation of Reconstruction.4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. A must read for AmericansBy CustomerClassic work on the history of the Reconstruction Era (1865 - 1876). A collection of 17 essays written by perhaps the greatest black mind; Dr. W. E. B. Dubois. A more true history of what really happened in the United States in the aftermath of the civil war and Lincoln's assassination.
