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A History of the Muslim World to 1405: The Making of a Civilization,Used
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Muslims first appeared in the early seventh century as members of a persecuted religious movement in a sunbaked town in Arabia. Within a century, their descendants were ruling a vast territory that extended from the Atlantic Ocean to the Indus River valley in modern Pakistan. This region became the arena for a new cultural experiment in which Muslim scholars and creative artists synthesized and reworked the legacy of Rome, Greece, Iran, and India into a new civilization.A History of the Muslim World to 1405 traces the development of this civilization from the career of the Prophet Muhammad to the death of the Mongol emperor Timur Lang. Coverage includes the unification of the Dar a1Islam (the territory ruled by Muslims), the fragmentation into various religious and political groups including the Shi'ite and Sunni, and the series of catastrophes in the twelfth and thirteenth centuries that threatened to destroy the civilization.Features:Balanced coverage of the Muslim world encompassing the region from the Iberian Peninsula to South Asia.Detailed accounts of all cultures including major Shi'ite groups and the Sunni community.Primary sources.Numerous maps and photographs featuring a special fourcolor art insert.Glossary, charts, and timelines.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'A History of the Muslim World to 1405'? A: The book focuses on the development of Muslim civilization from the early seventh century through the death of the Mongol emperor Timur Lang in 1405, detailing the cultural synthesis that occurred across a vast territory.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'A History of the Muslim World to 1405: The Making of a Civilization' is Vernon Egger.
- Q: What type of binding is used for this book? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 336 pages.
- Q: What key historical events are covered in the book? A: The book covers key events such as the unification of the Dar al-Islam, the fragmentation into Shi'ite and Sunni groups, and the catastrophes of the twelfth and thirteenth centuries that threatened the civilization.
- Q: Does the book include any illustrations or maps? A: Yes, the book features numerous maps and photographs, including a special four-color art insert.
- Q: Is there a glossary or additional resources included? A: Yes, the book includes a glossary, charts, and timelines to aid understanding of the content.
- Q: When was 'A History of the Muslim World to 1405' published? A: The book was published on November 25, 2003.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, the book provides balanced coverage of the Muslim world and includes primary sources, making it suitable for academic study.
- Q: What themes are explored regarding cultural synthesis in the book? A: The book explores how Muslim scholars and artists synthesized the legacies of Rome, Greece, Iran, and India to create a new civilization.