{"product_id":"islamic-history-a-very-short-introduction-adam-silverstein-9780199545728","title":"Islamic History | Adam J. Silverstein","description":"\u003ch2\u003eIslamic History: A Very Short Introduction | Adam J. Silverstein\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes history matter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book argues not that history matters, but that Islamic history does. This \u003cstrong\u003eVery Short Introduction\u003c\/strong\u003e introduces the story of Islamic history; the controversies surrounding its study; and the significance that it holds—for Muslims and for non-Muslims alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpening with a lucid overview of the rise and spread of Islam, from the seventh to twenty first century, the book charts the evolution of what was originally a small, localised community of believers into an international religion with over a billion adherents. Chapters are also dedicated to the peoples—Arabs, Persians, and Turks - who shaped Islamic history, and to three representative institutions—the mosque, jihad, and the caliphate - that highlight Islam's diversity over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinally, the roles that\u003cstrong\u003e Islamic history\u003c\/strong\u003e has played in both religious and political contexts are analysed, while stressing the unique status that history enjoys amongst 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSome of the questions that will be answered are:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow did Islam arise from the obscurity of seventh century Arabia to the headlines of twenty first century media?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow do we know what we claim to know about Islam's rise and development?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy does any of this matter, either to Muslims or to non-Muslims?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Series:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Very Short Introductions series from \u003cstrong\u003eOxford University Press\u003c\/strong\u003e contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bust-Down Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51498937418043,"sku":"0199545723","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0855\/2077\/7531\/files\/9780199545728.jpg?v=1785450899","url":"https:\/\/bustdownbooks.com\/products\/islamic-history-a-very-short-introduction-adam-silverstein-9780199545728","provider":"Bust-Down Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}