The Cambridge History of Islam: Volume 2B, Islamic Society and Civilisation

This is a most comprehensive and ambitious collaborative survey of Islamic history and civilization.

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

9780521291385, Cambridge University Press

Paperback, published 21 April 1977

580 pages
22.9 x 3.3 x 15.2 cm, 0.84 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 a most comprehensive and ambitious collaborative survey of Islamic history and civilization. On publication it was welcomed as a work useful both for reference and reading, for the general reader, student and specialist alike. It has now been reprinted, with corrections, and for ease of handling the original two hardcover volumes have each been divided into two separate paperbacks.

List of plates
Acknowledgements
Preface
Introduction
Part VIII. Islamic Society and Civilization: 1. The geographical setting X. de Planhol
2. The sources of Islamic civilization G. E. von Grunebaum
3. Economy, society, institutions Claude Cahen
4. Law and justice J. Schacht
5. Religion and culture Louis Gardet
6. Mysticism A. J. Arberry
7. Revival and reform in Islam Fazlur Rahman
8a. Arabic literature Irfan Shahid
8b. Persian literature E. Yar-Shater
8c. Turkish literature Fahir Iz
8d. Urdu literature Aziz Ahmad
9. Art and architecture G. Fehervari
10. Science G. Anawati
11. Philosophy S. Pines
12. Warfare V. J. Parry
13. The transmission of learning and literary influences to western Europe F. Gabrieli
Dynamic list
Bibliography
Glossary
Index.

Subject Areas: Asian history [HBJF]