Books by William Montgomery Watt

This highly respected scholar brings together some of his finest work on early Islamic history, from Mohammed and the Qur'an, to early Islamic thought.

A clear account of how Islamic political thought has developed from the politico-religious structure established by Mohammed and his immediate successors.

Professor Watt introduces the history of the creeds and takes the student through a selection of the main ones in translation. Explanatory notes and a single Shi'ite creed are also given in this useful and informative survey.

This is the standard general account in English of Islamic philosophy and theology.

In this admirable book Montgomery Watt traces the influence of Islam in medieval Europe, looking in detail at commerce, science and technology, philosophy, and the development of European self-awareness.