Focusing on the evolution of the Maghreb, the book provides a concise overview from the arrival of Islam to contemporary times, with particular emphasis on the modern era starting in the early nineteenth century. It explores significant historical developments and cultural shifts that have shaped the region throughout the years.
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- 2024
- 2012
The Maghreb Since 1800
- 163 pages
- 6 hours of reading
This short history of the Maghreb surveys its development from the coming of Islam to the present day, but with greatest emphasis on the modern period from the early nineteenth century onwards.
- 2005
Between God and the sultan : a history of Islamic law
- 288 pages
- 11 hours of reading