Routledge - A History of the Muslim World to 1405 Book

Explore the origins and expansion of a major global civilization with A History of the Muslim World to 1405. This historical account follows the journey of Muslims from their beginnings in seventh-century Arabia to the establishment of a vast empire. Within just one hundred years, their influence stretched from the Atlantic Ocean to the Indus River valley in modern Pakistan. This book examines how scholars and artists within this region combined the legacies of Rome, Greece, Iran, and India to create a unique cultural identity. By tracing developments from the career of the Prophet Muhammad, the text provides a clear look at how this new civilization formed and spread across diverse territories. It is a detailed resource for anyone interested in the historical connections between the Mediterranean world and South Asia during the medieval period.