History of Middle East to 1800

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An introduction to Islamic civilization from the beginnings of Islam in the seventh century until the turn of the nineteenth century, following a brief background study of the pre-Islamic Middle East and North Africa. Examines historical questions related to the rise of Islam and the Muslim conquests and considers major pre-modern Islamic regimes and their cultures. Discusses the basics of the regional geography and demographics, including Sunni-Shi’a divisions as well as Arab and non-Arab distinctions.