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A Chronology of Islamic
History
From 570 to 1000 CE
By Dr. H.U. RAHMAN
PaperBack 283 Pages
Ta-Ha Publishers, London UK
Read An Excerpt from the
Book:
Islamic History : 632 - 633 (The Death of
Muhammad (saws)
This book list and describes the principle events from the birth of the prophet Muhammad (SAW) in 570 CE to the year 1000 CE (Common or Christian Era) Contemporary events from the history of the Byzantine and Persia empires are also included. Descriptions are purely factual and presented without interpretation or historical analysis, although background information explaining the significance of events is provided where necessary. Precise locations are given for places that may no longer exist or are known by a different name.
This revised edition of the chronology is a unique reference source for schools and university teachers and students. And for the general reader interested in Islamic history and culture.
The book also contains maps showing the extent of the Byzantine and Persian
empires in 600 CE, the spread of Islam from 622 to 750 CE, the extent of the
Muslim world in 1000 CE, and genealogical tables of the Umayyads (661 - 750 CE)
and the Abassids (750 - 1258 CE).
The author also provides an explanation of both the Christian
and the Islamic dating systems. A unique and concise reference source for both
university teachers and students of Islamic studies and history.
Concise - Well structured - Excellent for quick reference
About the author
Dr. Rahman Born in Lahore, was awarded a Ph.D by
the University of Southampton and is presently teaching mathematics at Heriot-Watt
University, Edinburgh. He has been a consultant to the UK Atomic Energy Research
Establishment and is author of numerous publications in the fields of
mathematical nuclear physics and solid state physics. Dr.Rahman is a Chartered
Physicist, a Member of the London Mathematical Society of Arts, London. In 1975,
he received the Dictionary of International Biography's Certificate of Merit,
and in 1994, Dr.Rahman was made by special invitation an International Member of
the American Association of the Advancement of Science.
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