The Oxford History of Islam
The Oxford History of Islam

The Oxford History of Islam
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Product NameThe Oxford History of Islam
ManufacturerOxford University Press
Product Number MPN0195107993
Retail Price $49.95
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TitleThe Oxford History of Islam
ISBN0195107993
Author(s)John L. Esposito
Release Date2000-01-01
FormatHardcover
Num of Pages749
Num. of Items1
EAN9780195107999
Weight1 lbs.
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5 Star Rating  "phenomenal!!!"2008-08-17
- Reviewed By boberuski
the oxford history of islam is, in my opinion, a masterpiece. while i am no content scholar of islam, i note that the few facts that i do know corresponded with the facts presented in this book. the text is written in a manner quite easy to read. frankly, i still have difficulty distinguishing islamic names. the thickened pages and the exquisite photography and separate sections describing history, religion, architecture ... make this book truly outstanding. i bought this at the used price. while i'm glad i did, knowing what i know today, i would have paid the full market price and been delighted!!! i recommend this book for anyone who wishes to better understand islam, scholars might be bored - familiar with the content and, it really is for the generalist. but, what a great book for the generalist!
 
3 Star Rating  "inconsistent, but informative"2008-04-19
- Reviewed By User: A2QMLRALDX4U2B
This history of Islam is a putative book for beginners and scholars alike. However, I doubt that absolute beginners will find the book useful. Too many times the authors barrage the reader with names of Islamic movements, terms, place-names, and people. Often they do this and fail to provide much needed explanatory background.
That being said, many of the chapters are excellently written and supremely informative. From the Prophet Muhammad and the early Caliphate, to Islam in the global world, almost every important topic is covered. The book is also extremely fair and balanced in its coverage. There is no Bernard Lewis venom, nor cheap apologetics toward Islamic societies.

I would recommend this to a novice with some background. A true beginner's book it is not, but a truly enlightening book it certainly is.
 
4 Star Rating  "Venerable, Solid Islamic History Text"2008-04-16
- Reviewed By mark_lee
I was required to read this text as part of a college History of Islam course, one of several classes I've taken dealing with Islamic studies. The chapters have been prepared by various scholars and expositors and deal with the genesis of Islam through the turn of the last century (the text was published in 1999). The chapters are presented in an essay format and have a consistent feel throughout. Since the material was prepared by distinct authors, there's occasional beneficial overlap in which certain important personalities pop up again and again, lit up by slightly varying perspectives.

The authors do an excellent job of leading the reader-student through the early period of Islam, then through the various caliphal dynasties, and then through the distinct Islamic civilizations and the main empires (northern African/Arabian, Ottoman/Turkish, Safavid/Persian, and Mughal/Indian) through the Colonial into the post-Colonian/Modern period. In addition to covering the expected historical events and personalities, there are some great chapters on Islamic contributions to art, architecture and science.

A few of the chapters seemed to contain a bit of editorializing and some softening of negative aspects of Islamic history and the conduct of some Muslims, but the overall quality of the writing is excellent.

I won't be selling this text. I'm eager to hang onto it as a reference.
 
4 Star Rating  "BEST SINGLE BOOK ON ISLAM"2008-03-01
- Reviewed By severinolson
This is probably the best single work on Islam available, including material on its history, art, customs and impact worldwide. If one has limited time or interest in the subject, they could stick with this book alone and learn a great deal. The first half is superb as an introduction to the faith, particularly the chapter on Christianity. The authors do a fine job of weaving history and religious tradition together in their descriptions and accounts.

So why not five stars then? Unfortunately, things fall apart considerably in the second half. Chapters focus on the faith in different regions, which is fine, but here the authors move away from basic explanations and focus on material of interest to experts. We are not told, for instance, what factors made Islam a success or failure in parts of the Far East or Africa. How effective were Muslim missionaries in these areas? How does religious practice differ from place to place? This is an edited work, so the book's quality varies from chapter to chapter.
 
5 Star Rating  "Great Book!"2007-04-29
- Reviewed By albertloco
A great book about the history of Islam. A must buy for all people!
 
4 Star Rating  "Good history of Islam"2007-03-17
- Reviewed By User: A13XTOL1K4U3VP
For the most part this book was quite balanced in its view of Islam. It is a large volume with lots of information. You won't read it in one setting. If you want to get an overview of Islam buy something else.
 
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