A Brief History of Islam (Paperback - 2004)

This Book Outlines Islamic History Beginning With The Life Of Muhammad And The Birth Of Islamic Ideals, Through Islam`S Phenomenal Geographical Expansion And Cultural Development, Right Up To The Creation Of Modern States And The Current Situation In Islamic Societies. Its Accessible Structure Allows The Reader To Clearly Grasp The Fascinating And Inter-Related Cultural, Political, And Ideological Developments Of This Powerful Global Force.

Tamara Sonn is the William R. Kenan Professor of Humanities at the College of William & Mary. Her most recent works include Interpreting Islam and, with Jacob Neusner, Comparing Religions Through Law .