The Muslim Diaspora (Volume 1, 570-1500)
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Author | : Everett Jenkins, Jr. |
Publisher | : McFarland |
Total Pages | : 438 |
Release | : 2015-05-07 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781476608884 |
ISBN-13 | : 1476608881 |
Rating | : 4/5 (84 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Muslim Diaspora (Volume 1, 570-1500) by : Everett Jenkins, Jr.
Book excerpt: This first volume covers the development of Islam in the period from the birth of Muhammad in C.E. 570 through 1500, during which Islam grew to dominate the area which has come to be known as the Middle East. Along with their religion, Muslims carried their culture, their goods, and their innovations to the far corners of the globe. Their contributions to Western civilization-such as new kinds of agriculture (irrigation, oranges, sugarcane, cotton), manufactured goods (satin, rugs, paper, perfumes), and technology (astrolabe, compass, lateen sail)--are set out in detail.