Patricia Crone's insightful work, compellingly conveyed in her adventurous and unconventional style, shed important new light on the critical importance of the Near East—in particular on the cultural, religious and intellectual history of Islam—in historical studies. Her influence is strongly felt in her field, where she helped establish key institutions as recognized centers for the pursuit of the study of Islamic culture and history. Her unique approach challenged conventional narratives and opened new avenues for understanding the complexities of Islamic civilization. Readers are drawn to her bold scholarship and the profound questions she posed about the past.
The exploration centers on the hypothesis that Roman law significantly shaped the development of Islamic law. It delves into historical contexts, examining legal principles and practices to assess their interconnections. Through rigorous analysis, the book seeks to illuminate the complexities and nuances of how these two legal systems may have influenced each other over time, offering insights into their evolution and the broader implications for legal history.
Focuses on the changes that the Arab tribesmen underwent thanks to settlement outside Arabia, their strained relations with converts from the conquered population, and their gradual eclipse by them. This work brings together studies on the development of early Muslim society, from shortly after... číst celé
The book presents a radical challenge to conventional views regarding the socio-economic context of Islam's emergence. Through extensive documentation and compelling arguments, it critically examines the role of Meccan trade in shaping the early Islamic community, offering new insights into the interactions and influences that contributed to the rise of the religion.
Eminent historian Patricia Crone defines the common features of a wide range of pre-industrial societies, from locations as seemingly disparate as the Mongol Empire and pre-Columbian America to cultures as diverse as the Ming Dynasty and 17th-century France. This lucid exploration of the characteristics shared by these societies is an essential introductory text for all students of history.
This study examines how religious authority was distributed in early Islam. schovat popis
Focusing on the period from AD 650 to 850, this book delves into the unique phenomenon of slave soldiers in the Muslim world. It explores the historical context, examining how these individuals were recruited, trained, and integrated into military structures. The narrative highlights the socio-political implications of slave soldiers, their roles in warfare, and the complexities of their status within society. Through detailed analysis, the book sheds light on a significant yet often overlooked aspect of Islamic history.
This book presents general readers and specialists alike with a broad survey of Islamic political thought in the six centuries from the rise of Islam to the Mongol invasions.
This learned and engaging study casts new light on the nature of religion in pre-Islamic Iran.
