Table of Contents

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.

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'... undoubtedly a very valuable and very much needed contribution to the field of Islamic studies. It is a thoroughly scholarly and often erudite presentation of the entire Muslim world that will be consulted by the specialist and non-specialist for many years to come.' The Middle East Journal '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