Islamic History: A Framework for Inquiry - Brossura

R. Stephen Humphreys

Brossura

ISBN 10: 1850433607 ISBN 13: 9781850433606

Casa editrice: I B Tauris & Co Ltd, 1991

Riassunto

This introductory text guides students through the literature and source material on social and political medieval Islamic history (600-1500AD). The book combines bibliographical material with an inquiry into method. It covers topics from dynastic power struggles to the daily life of the peasantry.

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Recensione:

'a well ordered survey... necessary for the student of Islamic history... As to Humphreys' wider message, it is not only timely but expressed with great subtlety and clarity.' --Times Literary Supplement

'Without doubt this gem of a book needs to be read, consulted and utilized as a reference-work by every student of Islamic history.' --Muslim World Book Review

L'autore:

R. Stephen Humphreys is Professor of History and Islamic Studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara.

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• Editore: I B Tauris & Co Ltd
• Data di pubblicazione: 1991
• ISBN 10: 1850433607
• ISBN 13: 9781850433606
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 2
• Numero di pagine: 416