The Cambridge History of Islam: Volume 1B, The Central Islamic Lands since 1918

Volume 1B covers the history of the central Islamic lands from 1918 to the 1960s.

P. M. Holt (Edited by), Ann K. S. Lambton (Edited by), Bernard Lewis (Edited by)

9780521291361, Cambridge University Press

Paperback, published 21 April 1977

304 pages
22.9 x 15.2 x 1.7 cm, 0.45 kg

'On the basis of length and scope, the History is the most comprehensive, and at the same time the most detailed study of Islam so far attempted, and … it is likely to remain so for at least another generation.' Journal of the American Oriental Society

First published in 1970, The Cambridge History of Islam is the most comprehensive and ambitious collaborative survey of Islamic history and civilisation yet to appear in English. On publication it was welcomed as a work useful both for reference and reading, for the general reader, students and specialist alike. The History has now been reprinted, with corrections, and for ease of handling the original two hardcover volumes have each been divided into two separate paperbacks. Volume 1B covers the history of the central Islamic lands from 1918 to the 1960s.

Preface
Introduction
Part IV. The Central Islamic Lands in Recent Times: 1. Modern Turkey
2. The Arab lands
3. Modern Persia
4. Islam in the Soviet Union
5. Communism in the central Islamic lands
6. The political impact of the west
7. Economic and social change
Dynastic lists
Bibliography
Glossary
Index.

Subject Areas: Asian history [HBJF]