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 | |
|---|---|
| 品牌 | by Ibn Khaldûn (Author) or N. J. Dawood (Editor) or Franz Rosenthal (Translator) or Bruce B. Lawrence (Introduction) & 1 more Format: Paperback |
| 发布日期 | 2015 (英语). or April 27 |
| 项目重量 | 1.06 pounds |
| Product information | |
| 语言 | 联合国 |
| Others | |
| 产品类型 | Islamic |
| 编辑 | Abridged |
| 出版商 | Princeton University Press |
| 打印长度 | 512 pages |
| ISBN 10 (英语). | 0691166285 |
| ISBN 13 (英语). | 978-0691166285 |
| 尺寸 | 5.5 x 0.9 x 8.6 inches |
| ISBN 10 (英语). | 0691166285 |
| ISBN 13 (英语). | 978-0691166285 |
| 系列部分 | Princeton Classics |