Islam: A Short History (Modern Library Chronicles) - Book Summary
By
Karen Armstrong, 272 pages
The book provides quick as well as thoughtful introduction to Islam. The book starts exploring Islamic history back from sixth-century days of the Prophet Muhammad to the present. It provides an overview of the revelations received by the Muhammad (SAW) and brings into focus on the consequences of modernization on the Islamic world. The book provides an account about the social and the political problems of the Mulsim world and wherever possible gives historic references about important issues.
Provides details of Islamic history
Describes the social and political impact of the early Mulsim empire
Provides a picture of present day Islamic societies and the problems aflicting them
Explains antagonisms between Muslims
Provides on overview of the impact of the crusades and the Mongol invasion
Gives an overview of the social, cultural and economic impact due to European imperialism