An overview of the Islamic world up to 1750
This book follows the development of Islamic civilization from the Prophet Muhammad to the mid-eighteenth century. It covers important historical events, such as the establishment of Dar al-Islam, the split between Shiites and Sunnis, profound crises in the twelfth and thirteenth centuries, and the rise of the Ottoman, Safavid, and Mughal empires.
Extensive and up-to-date edition
This second, revised edition contains the most recent research from the past ten years and is expanded with new information on the period from the fifteenth to eighteenth century. More than sixty images and visual elements provide a better understanding of the culture and history.
Contents and didactic tools
- History of the Islamic world from the Iberian Peninsula to South Asia
- Art, architecture, religious institutions and practices
- Political structures and social developments
- Use of maps, primary sources, timelines and a glossary
Language and usage
This Dutch-language teaching material is suitable for students in secondary education and at university who want to deepen their knowledge of the history of the Islamic world. The material is ideal for self-study and supports an academic language level.
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