The Muqaddimah: An Introduction to History - Abridged Edition (Princeton Classics)
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Select a product to estimate shipping.Ibn Khaldûn’s The Muqaddimah offers a profound and insightful look into the rise and fall of civilizations, exploring the social, economic, and political forces that shape human societies. This abridged edition, translated and introduced by leading scholars, provides a valuable entry point into Khaldûn’s groundbreaking work.
Key Highlights
- Gain a deeper understanding of historical processes and societal development.
- Explore Khaldûn’s theories on cyclical civilizations and the importance of social cohesion.
- Benefit from a concise and accessible version of a classic text.
- Enjoy a clear and authoritative translation by a renowned scholar.
- Receive a thoughtful introduction that contextualizes Khaldûn’s ideas.
Useful Facts
- Publisher: Princeton University Press
- Publication Date: April 27, 2015
- Edition: Abridged
- Language: English
- Pages: 512
- ISBN-10: 0691166285
- ISBN-13: 978-0691166285
- Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.9 x 8.6 inches
- Weight: 1.06 pounds
Good Fit For
- Students and researchers studying history, political science, and social sciences.
- Anyone interested in understanding the dynamics of civilizations and societal change.
- Readers seeking a challenging and rewarding intellectual experience.
Product details
| Main Specification | |
|---|---|
| Brand | by Ibn Khaldûn (Author) or N. J. Dawood (Editor) or Franz Rosenthal (Translator) or Bruce B. Lawrence (Introduction) & 1 more Format: Paperback |
| Publication Date | 2015 or April 27 |
| Item Weight | 1.06 pounds |
| Product information | |
| Language | English |
| Others | |
| Product Type | Islamic |
| Edition | Abridged |
| Publisher | Princeton University Press |
| Print length | 512 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0691166285 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0691166285 |
| Dimensions | 5.5 x 0.9 x 8.6 inches |
| ISBN10 | 0691166285 |
| ISBN13 | 978-0691166285 |
| Part of series | Princeton Classics |