Focusing on the origins and evolution of Islam, this historical survey traces its roots from 7th-century Arabia to contemporary times. Authored by esteemed historian H.A.R. Gibb, it provides an in-depth analysis of Islamic history and culture. Originally published in 1949, the work remains a vital resource for those seeking to understand the complexities of the Islamic world.
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The Shorter Encyclopaedia of Islam is an unequalled reference work of all subjects which concern, or touch on, the religion and law of Islam. As to its geographical and historical scope, the work embraces the old Arabo-Islamic Empire, the Islamic states of Iran, Central Asia, the Indian sub-continent and Indonesia, the Ottoman Empire, and the various Muslim states and communities in Africa, Europe and the former U.S.S.R. The Shorter Encyclopaedia of Islam contains an extensive index and bibliography. This publication has also been published in paperback, please click here for details.