Books by Ira M. (University of California Lapidus

This new edition of one of the most widely used course books on Islamic civilizations around the world has been substantially revised to incorporate the new scholarship and insights of the last twenty-five years. Ira Lapidus' history explores the beginnings and transformations of Islamic civilizations in the Middle East and details Islam's worldwide diffusion.

Islamic Societies to the Nineteenth Century describes the transformations of Islamic societies from their beginning in the seventh century through their diffusion across the globe into the nineteenth century. This book is a unique endeavor; its breadth, clarity and thoughtful exposition will ensure its place in the classroom and beyond.