Format:
X,462 S.
,
Ill.
ISBN:
0231132905
Content:
"This is the first book to examine the medieval Muslim answers to questions crucial to any Western understanding of Middle Eastern politics today, such as why states are necessary, what functions they are meant to fulfill, and whether or why they must be based on religious law." "Crone makes Islamic political thought accessible by relating it to the contexts in which it was formulated, analyzing it in terms familiar to today's reader and, where possible, comparing it with both medieval European and later political thought. By examining the ideological point of departure for medieval Islamic political thought, Crone provides an invaluable foundation for a better understanding of contemporary Middle Eastern politics and current world events."--BOOK JACKET.
Language:
English
Subjects:
History
,
Theology
Keywords:
Islam
;
Politische Philosophie
;
Geschichte 750-1258
Author information:
Crone, Patricia 1945-2015
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