African and Middle Eastern World, 600-1500

by Randall L. Pouwels

Book Overview

The history of the African and Middle Eastern world is, to some extent, the story of a religion. First proclaimed by the prophet Muhammad in the seventh century, Islam claimed millions of followers. Through trade, conquest, and diplomacy, Muslim rule spread quickly from the Arabian Peninsula to Asia, Africa, and parts of Europe. But not everyone in this world practiced Islam. Muslim rulers respected Jewish and Christian traditions. And despite their...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0195222652
• ISBN13: 9780195222654
• Release Date: January 2006
• Publisher: Steck-Vaughn
• Length: 175 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.