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English
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An introduction to the major aspects of Muhammad's life and its importance, providing both Muslim and Western historical perspectives. It explains the prominent roles that Muhammad's persona has played in the Islamic world throughout history, from the medieval to the modern period.
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Very short introductions volume 220
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English
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"In this Very Short Introduction, Adam J. Silverstein covers the rise and spread of Islam from the seventh to the twenty-first century, charting the evolution of what was originally a small, localised community of believers into an international religion with over a billion adherents. Silverstein analyzes the role that Islamic history plays in both religious and political contexts, looking at the controversies surrounding its study and the significance...