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Brief History of Islam Paperback - 2004 - 1st Edition

by Tamara Sonn; Mary Williamsburg


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The nature of Islam remains an area of intense and topical interest. In this brief but absorbing history, Tamara Sonn explores the key cultural, intellectual, social, and political developments of this fascinating religion.


  • A lively history of Islam which is accessible without being simplistic.
  • Breaks Islamic history into four periods, to clearly demonstrate the crucial stages of development.
  • Explores the key political, cultural and ideological developments within these periods.
  • Features illuminating examples of events, characters and movements to highlight key issues and involve the reader.
  • Concludes with vignettes of Islamic life that represent current challenges facing Islamic societies.

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When Jews speak of their religion, they call it Judaism or the Judaic tradition.

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  • Title Brief History of Islam
  • Author Tamara Sonn; Mary Williamsburg
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition number 1st
  • Edition 1
  • Pages 224
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Wiley-Blackwell, USA
  • Date May 1, 2004
  • Illustrated Yes
  • ISBN 9781405109000 / 1405109009
  • Weight 0.62 lbs (0.28 kg)
  • Dimensions 7.47 x 5.36 x 0.62 in (18.97 x 13.61 x 1.57 cm)
  • Library of Congress subjects Islam - Essence, genius, nature, Islam - History
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2003015467
  • Dewey Decimal Code 297.09

About the author

Tamara Sonn is the William R. Kenan Professor of Humanities at the College of William & Mary. Her most recent works include Interpreting Islam and, with Jacob Neusner, Comparing Religions Through Law.
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