Arabic Historical Thought in the Classical Period

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Exploring eight centuries of historical thought, Tarif Khalidi delves into how pre-modern Arabic-Islamic culture understood and recorded its past. The book combines chronological and topical analysis to situate this tradition within its broader intellectual and socio-political context. By incorporating quotations from key historians, it introduces English-speaking readers to significant intellectual texts, highlighting the complexities and questions surrounding the discipline of history in this rich cultural framework.