A History of Islamic Societies provides an authoritative and comprehensive treatment of the civilisations and patterns of life of Muslims throughout the world. Part I deals with the formative era of Islamic civilisation from the revelation of the Qur'an to the Thirteenth century and examines the transformation of Islam from a complex of doctrines and cultural systems into the organising principles of Middle Eastern Society. Part II traces the creation of similar societies in the Balkans; North Africa; Central Asia; China; India; Southeast Asia and sub-Saharan Africa. Part III considers the transformation of these societies under the forces of technological change; industrial revolution and European imperialism. It describes the emergence of modern economies; national states and secular ideologies in Muslim countries and seeks to assess the role of past Islamic institutions and present Islamic movements in the shaping of contemporary Muslim society.
#233643 in Books Maurice F Wiles 1977-08-26Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.50 x .63 x 5.43l; .79 #File Name: 0521099153280 pagesDocuments in Early Christian Thought
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0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Required for classBy Sarah CollinsThis was a decent book. Theology is only so interesting; but this book had relevant info presented in an east to read format.0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Kyle M.For a class6 of 7 people found the following review helpful. Saving graceBy Paul CharlesThis book is currently the saving grace of my college theology course. The majority of theology that we read today is either based on whim; or on the church fathers. The best stuff is based on the church fathers; and therefore it makes sense to read what they wrote as well as having it explained by others. There is a great selection and you'll probably find yourself understanding a great deal more when you have finished!
