Islam
a new history from muhammad to the present
$71.17
- Hardcover
304 pages
- Release Date
31 July 2025
Summary
Islam: A History of Diversity and Transformation
A concise new narrative history of Islam that draws on the transformative insights of recent research to emphasise the diversity and dynamism of the tradition
Today’s Muslim world is in upheaval: legalists and mystics engage in intense debates, radical groups invoke Sharia, Muslim immigrants in the West face prejudice and discrimination, and Muslim feminists advocate new interpretations of the Koran. At the sa…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780691263533 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0691263531 |
| Author: | John Tolan |
| Publisher: | Princeton University Press |
| Imprint: | Princeton University Press |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 304 |
| Release Date: | 31 July 2025 |
| Weight: | 588g |
| Dimensions: | 235mm x 156mm |
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Critics Review
”[A] vibrant and sweeping survey… . Tolan’s impressive geographic scope and fine-grained historical detail combine for a masterful portrait of Islam as a religion and culture. The result is the definitive history of a complex faith.” * Publishers Weekly, starred review *”[A] compelling case for diversity, tolerance, and pluralism within Islam… . A recommended intro to the history of the Muslim world.” * Booklist, starred review *“Well researched and objective.” * Kirkus Reviews *
About The Author
John Tolan
John Tolan is professor emeritus of history at the University of Nantes. His books include England’s Jews, Faces of Muhammad, Saint Francis and the Sultan, and Saracens.
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