A History of the Muslim World since 1260 (2^nd Ed.) The Making of a Global Community

A History of the Muslim World since 1260 continues the narrative begun by A History of the Muslim World to 1750 by tracing the development of Muslim societies, institutions, and doctrines from the time of the Mongol conquests through to the present day. It offers students a balanced coverage of Muslim societies that extend from Western Europe to Southeast Asia. Whereas it presents a multifaceted examination of Muslim cultures, it focuses on analysing the interaction between the expression of faith and contemporary social conditions.

This extensively updated second edition is now in full colour, and the chronology of the book has been extended to include recent developments in the Muslim world. The images and maps have also been refreshed, and the literature has been updated to include the latest research from the last 10 years, including sections dedicated to the roles and status of women within Muslim societies throughout history.

Divided chronologically into three parts and accompanied by a detailed glossary, A History of the Muslim World since 1260 is a perfect introduction for all students of the history of Muslim societies.

Introduction: The Making of a Civilization 610-1260; Part I: Mongol Hegemony, 1260-1405; Chapter 1: The Great Transformation; Chapter 2: Unity and Diversity in Islamic Traditions; Part II: Muslim Ascendency, 1405-1750; Chapter 3: The Central Muslim Lands; Chapter 4: The Umma in the West; Chapter 5: Central Asia and Iran; Chapter 6: South Asia; Chapter 7: The Indian Ocean Basin; Part III: The World Turned Upside Down, 1750-Present; Chapter 8: Reform and Renewal, 1750-1875; Chapter 9: The Loss of Sovereignty, 1875-1920; Chapter 10: The Interwar Years, 1920-1939; Chapter 11: Regaining Sovereignty, 1939-1970; Chapter 12; New Directions, 1970-Present; Glossary; Index.

Vernon O. Egger is Professor Emeritus of Middle Eastern and Islamic History at Georgia Southern University. His other books include A History of the Muslim World to 1750 and A Fabian in Egypt: Salamah Musa and the Rise of the Professional Classes in Egypt, 1909–1939.