'… undoubtedly a very valuable and very much needed contribution to the field of Islamic studies. It is a thoroughly scholarly and often erudite presentation of the entire Muslim world that will be consulted by the specialist and non-specialist for many years to come.' The Middle East Journal

• List of plates; Acknowledgements; Preface; Introduction; Part VIII. Islamic Society and Civilization: 1. The geographical setting X. de Planhol; 2. The sources of Islamic civilization G. E. von Grunebaum; 3. Economy, society, institutions Claude Cahen; 4. Law and justice J. Schacht; 5. Religion and culture Louis Gardet; 6. Mysticism A. J. Arberry; 7. Revival and reform in Islam Fazlur Rahman; 8a. Arabic literature Irfan Shahid; 8b. Persian literature E. Yar-Shater; 8c. Turkish literature Fahir Iz; 8d. Urdu literature Aziz Ahmad; 9. Art and architecture G. Fehervari; 10. Science G. Anawati; 11. Philosophy S. Pines; 12. Warfare V. J. Parry; 13. The transmission of learning and literary influences to western Europe F. Gabrieli; Dynamic list; Bibliography; Glossary; Index.

'… undoubtedly a very valuable and very much needed contribution to the field of Islamic studies. It is a thoroughly scholarly and often erudite presentation of the entire Muslim world that will be consulted by the specialist and non-specialist for many years to come.' The Middle East Journal

• List of plates; Acknowledgements; Preface; Introduction; Part VIII. Islamic Society and Civilization: 1. The geographical setting X. de Planhol; 2. The sources of Islamic civilization G. E. von Grunebaum; 3. Economy, society, institutions Claude Cahen; 4. Law and justice J. Schacht; 5. Religion and culture Louis Gardet; 6. Mysticism A. J. Arberry; 7. Revival and reform in Islam Fazlur Rahman; 8a. Arabic literature Irfan Shahid; 8b. Persian literature E. Yar-Shater; 8c. Turkish literature Fahir Iz; 8d. Urdu literature Aziz Ahmad; 9. Art and architecture G. Fehervari; 10. Science G. Anawati; 11. Philosophy S. Pines; 12. Warfare V. J. Parry; 13. The transmission of learning and literary influences to western Europe F. Gabrieli; Dynamic list; Bibliography; Glossary; Index.

'… undoubtedly a very valuable and very much needed contribution to the field of Islamic studies. It is a thoroughly scholarly and often erudite presentation of the entire Muslim world that will be consulted by the specialist and non-specialist for many years to come.' The Middle East Journal

• List of plates; Acknowledgements; Preface; Introduction; Part VIII. Islamic Society and Civilization: 1. The geographical setting X. de Planhol; 2. The sources of Islamic civilization G. E. von Grunebaum; 3. Economy, society, institutions Claude Cahen; 4. Law and justice J. Schacht; 5. Religion and culture Louis Gardet; 6. Mysticism A. J. Arberry; 7. Revival and reform in Islam Fazlur Rahman; 8a. Arabic literature Irfan Shahid; 8b. Persian literature E. Yar-Shater; 8c. Turkish literature Fahir Iz; 8d. Urdu literature Aziz Ahmad; 9. Art and architecture G. Fehervari; 10. Science G. Anawati; 11. Philosophy S. Pines; 12. Warfare V. J. Parry; 13. The transmission of learning and literary influences to western Europe F. Gabrieli; Dynamic list; Bibliography; Glossary; Index.