Religions, Cultures, and Empires of the Middle East and North Africa, 570 CE to 1798 CE

Catalog description

This course introduces students to the history of the Middle East and North Africa from the rise of Islam in the seventh century to the beginnings of European economic, military, and political penetration of the region in the late eighteenth century. The course pays special attention to the development of the Islamic tradition, rise and fall of various regional empires, and the social, cultural, and political transformations that took place over the course of this extended historical era. Recommended Prerequisite: HST 103 and/or HST 104 .