Author: Lapidus, Ira Marvin
Title: A History of Islamic Societies - Second Edition
Description: Cambridge, Cambridge University Press, (2007). 2nd Edition, orig.wrappers. 23x15cm, xxx,970 pp. Rear cover crease.. Minor rubbing. An ink mark to bottom page-edge. VG. ¶ PAPERBACK. "In the second edition of this classic work, Ira Lapidus explores the origins and evolution of Muslim societies. The book, now revised and updated, is divided into three parts. The first covers the formative era of Islamic civilization. The second traces the diffusion of worldwide Islamic societies, while the third explores their reaction to European imperialism, and emergence as independent states. The concluding chapters consider Islam’s recent history, the formation of Islamic revival movements and global Islamic identities. The book is essential reading for students and for those seeking to understand the Muslim peoples" - Publisher's description.

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