ePub The Emancipation Proclamation: The Abolition of Slavery (Point of Impact) by Janet Riehecky in History

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Reflecting recent global developments; the second edition of this illuminating introduction to Islamic history expands its coverage of the Qur’an; Sufism; and Muslim views on human rights; including the rights of women. An expanded new edition of this concise; illuminating introduction to Islam; written by one of the field’s leading scholars Spans Islamic history from the life of Muhammad and the birth of Islamic ideals; through Islam’s phenomenal geographical expansion and cultural development; to the creation of modern states and its role in today’s global society Features expanded coverage of the Qur’an; Sufism; and Muslim views on human rights; including the rights of women Includes fascinating vignettes of Islamic life; representing mainstream Muslim viewpoints on issues of global concern Explores the complex interrelationships of cultural; political; and ideological developments woven throughout Islamic history; drawing on specific examples including current developments in Pakistan