{"product_id":"the-prophet-and-the-age-of-the-caliphates-the-islamic-near-east-from-the-sixth-to-the-eleventh-century-9780367366896","title":"The Prophet and the Age of the Caliphates: The Islamic Near East from the Sixth to the Eleventh Century","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThe textbook provides a comprehensive and up-to-date history of the Near East from the birth of Muhammad to the fall of the Umayyad and Abbasid caliphates. It is supported by genealogical tables and maps and covers eastern Iran and Central Asia, including dynasties like the Seljuks, Samanids, and Ghaznevids. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 402 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 28 June 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Taylor \u0026amp; Francis Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis course covers the history of the Near East from the birth of Muhammad to the fall of the Umayyad and Abbasid caliphates, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of the history of Islam and the historiographical debates surrounding its rise and collapse. The course is supported by genealogical tables and maps that provide strong background information for students who have not previously studied Near East history. Coverage of Eastern Iran and Central Asia, including dynasties such as the Seljuks, the Samanids, and the Ghaznevids, has been greatly expanded, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of the region.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntroduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Near East is a region that has played a significant role in the history of the world, and its history is rich and complex. This course aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the history of the Near East from the birth of Muhammad to the fall of the Umayyad and Abbasid caliphates.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCourse Content:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe course will cover the following topics:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe birth of Islam and the spread of the Muslim community.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe rise of the Rashidun Caliphate and the establishment of the first Islamic state.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe expansion of the Islamic empire under the Umayyad and Abbasid caliphates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe decline and fall of the Islamic empire.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe emergence of the Byzantine Empire and the Crusades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe rise of the Ottoman Empire and the expansion of its territory.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe Arab-Israeli conflict and the establishment of the State of Israel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe rise and fall of the Persian Empire.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe emergence of the Safavid Empire and the spread of Shi'ism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe rise and fall of the Mughal Empire.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe rise and fall of the Qajar Empire.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe emergence of the Arab Spring and the political upheaval in the Middle East.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMethodology:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe course will be taught using a combination of lectures, discussions, and readings. 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