Islamic Societies to the Nineteenth Century A Global History [Paperback]

Based on parts one and two of Ira Lapidus's history, this book traces the transformation of pre-modern Islamic societies and their transfusion globally.Ira Lapidus's global history of Islamic societies, first published in 1988, has become a classic in the field. This book, Islamic Societies to the Nineteenth Century, which is based on parts one and two of his monumental study, revised and updated, describes the transformations of Islamic societies from their beginning in the seventh century through their diffusion across the globe into the nineteenth century. The story focuses on the organization of primary communities, religious groups, and states, and shows how they were transformed by their interactions with other societies into a varied and interconnected family of societies. Organized in narrative sections for the history of each major region, with analytic summary introductions and conclusions, this book is a unique endeavor. Its breadth, clarity, and thoughtful exposition will ensure its place in the classroom and beyond.Ira Lapidus's global history of Islamic societies, first published in 1988, has become a classic in the field. This book, Islamic Societies to the Nineteenth Century, which is based on parts one and two of his monumental study, revised and updated, describes the transformations of Islamic societies from their beginning in the seventh century through their diffusion across the globe into the nineteenth century. The story focuses on the organization of primary communities, religious groups, and states, and shows how they were transformed by their interactions with other societies into a varied and interconnected family of societies. Organized in narrative sections for the history of each major region, with analytic summary introductions and conclusions, this book is a unique endeavor. Its breadth, clarity, and thoughtful exposition will ensure its place in the classroom and beyond.Ira Lapidus' global history of Islamic societies, l#š