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Lavishly illustrated with over 300 pictures, including more than 200 in full color, The Oxford History of Islam offers the most wideranging and authoritative account available of the second largestand fastest growingreligion in the world.John L. Esposito, EditorinChief of the fourvolume Oxford Encyclopedia of the Modern Islamic World, has gathered together sixteen leading scholars, both Muslim and nonMuslim, to examine the origins and historical development of Islamits faith, community, institutions, sciences, and arts. Beginning in the preIslamic Arab world, the chapters range from the story of Muhammad and his Companions, to the development of Islamic religion and culture and the empires that grew from it, to the influence that Islam has on today's world. The book covers a wide array of subjects, casting light on topics such as the historical encounter of Islam and Christianity, the role of Islam in the Mughal and Ottoman empires, the growth of Islam in Southeast Asia, China, and Africa, the political, economic, and religious challenges of European imperialism in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, and Islamic communities in the modern Western world. In addition, the book offers excellent articles on Islamic religion, art and architecture, and sciences as well as bibliographies.Events in the contemporary world have led to an explosion of interest and scholarly work on Islam. Written for the general reader but also appealing to specialists, The Oxford History of Islam offers the best of that recent scholarship, presented in a readable style and complemented by a rich variety of illustrations.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Oxford History of Islam'? A: 'The Oxford History of Islam' provides a comprehensive account of the historical development and cultural influence of Islam, examining its origins, faith, community, and institutions.
- Q: Who is the editor of the book? A: The book is edited by John L. Esposito, who is also the Editor-in-Chief of the Oxford Encyclopedia of the Modern Islamic World.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains a total of 749 pages.
- Q: What type of illustrations are included in the book? A: The book includes over 300 illustrations, with more than 200 in full color, enhancing the visual understanding of the subject matter.
- Q: Is 'The Oxford History of Islam' suitable for general readers? A: Yes, the book is written for the general reader while also appealing to specialists in the field.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book? A: The book covers a wide range of topics, including the story of Muhammad, the development of Islamic culture, historical encounters with Christianity, and the role of Islam in various empires.
- Q: When was 'The Oxford History of Islam' published? A: 'The Oxford History of Islam' was published on January 1, 1999.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The book is available in a hardcover binding.
- Q: Can this book be used as a reference for Islamic studies? A: Yes, it provides excellent articles and bibliographies, making it a valuable reference for scholarly work on Islam.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition of 'The Oxford History of Islam' is the first edition.