Muslim societies historical and comparative aspects

This volume examines Muslim societies across Europe, North Africa, Central Asia and South Asia from the eighteenth century to the present, providing fresh insight through comparison. Movements and populations covered include the nineteenth century North African Sansusi movement and its relationships...

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Other Authors: Tsugitaka, Sato
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London Routledge Curzon 2004
Series:New horizons in Islamic area studies
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Summary:This volume examines Muslim societies across Europe, North Africa, Central Asia and South Asia from the eighteenth century to the present, providing fresh insight through comparison. Movements and populations covered include the nineteenth century North African Sansusi movement and its relationships to Sufis and Arabs of the region, Soviet and Chinese Central Asia, Muslim-Hindu relationships in South Asia, Muslims in Syria and Muslim immigrants in Europe.
Physical Description:x, 192 pages illustration 23 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:9780415332545