{"title":"Series: Routledge Studies in Classical Islam","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoutledge Studies in Classical Islam\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a profound exploration of the philosophical, historical, and cultural dimensions of the classical Islamic world. Readers can expect rigorous scholarship that illuminates the intellectual traditions and societal developments shaping the medieval Islamic era, blending deep historical insight with contemporary analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for those interested in \u003cem\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Military\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003ePhilosophy \u0026amp; Psychology\u003c\/em\u003e, this series invites thoughtful engagement with the complexities of classical Islamic thought and its enduring influence across various fields. It provides a compelling journey through the rich tapestry of ideas and practices that defined classical Islam.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-arabic-historical-tradition-the-early-islamic-conquests-by-boaz-shoshan-9781138918948","title":"The Arabic Historical Tradition \u0026 the Early Islamic Conquests","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe early Arab conquests pose a considerable challenge to modern-day historians. The earliest historical written tradition emerges only after the second half of the eighth century—over one hundred years removed from the events it contends to describe—and was undoubtedly influenced by the motives and interpretations of its authors. Indeed, when speaking or writing about the past, fact was not the only, nor even the prime, concern of Muslims of old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Arabic Historical Tradition \u0026amp; the Early Islamic Conquests\u003c\/em\u003e presents a thorough examination of Arabic narratives on the early Islamic conquests. It uncovers the influence of contemporary ideology, examining recurring fictive motifs and evaluating the reasons behind their use. Folklore and tribal traditions are evident throughout the narratives, which aimed to promote individual, tribal, and regional fame through describing military prowess in the battles for the spread of Islam. Common tropes are encountered across the materials, which all serve a central theme: the moral superiority of the Muslims, which destined them to victory in God’s plan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOffering a key to the state of mind and agenda of early Muslim writers, this critical reading of Arabic texts would be of great interest to students and scholars of early Arabic history and literature, as well as a general resource for Middle Eastern history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47607890772204,"sku":"9781138918948","price":353.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/1a1a3f66fb382aeadc2943b31587dfe4.jpg?v=1778186951"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/series-routledge-studies-in-classical-islam.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}