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Hardback
Number of Pages
398
Age Group
All
Language
English
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Book Summary
Islamic Enlightenment Is A Sweeping History That Follows The Emergence Of Modern Ideas In The Middle EastโFrom Istanbul To Cairo To TehranโStarting In 1798. A Compelling And Accessible Portrait Of Politics, Science, And Social Change, It Speaks To Curious Readers Of History, Middle East Studies, And Anyone Seeking To Understand How Reform Can Take Root Within Muslim Societies. The Tone Blends Rigor With Optimism, Inviting Readers To Rethink Centuries Of Assumption With A Sense Of Wonder.
In Islamic Enlightenment, The Narrative Is Structured Around Three Vibrant CitiesโIstanbul, Cairo, And TehranโCenters Of Islamic Culture Where Philosophers, Journalists, And Reformers Challenged The Status Quo. De Bellaigue Introduces Readers To Ibrahim Sinasi, Who Helped Revolutionize Istanbul With The Press; Mirza Saleh Shirzi, Whose Memoirs Illuminate The EraโS Closures Of Traditional Harems; And Qurrat Al-Ayn, A Noblewoman Who Defied Norms To Become A Charismatic Voice For Change. The Book Blends Political History With Intimate Portraits To Reveal How Modern Medicine, Educational Reform, And Ideas Of Citizenship Began To Reshape Daily LifeโAnd How A Small MinorityโS Violence Tested The New Order.
Written In Clear, Engaging Prose, The Book Weaves Biography, Archival Research, And Vivid Scene-Setting Into A Cohesive Journey. It Explains Complex Ideas Without Sacrificing Depth, Making Key Concepts AccessibleโHow Modernization Unfolds, What Drives Social Change, And How Reformers Navigated Religion, Power, And Public Opinion. If ItโS Non-Fiction, ItโS An Inviting Doorway Into A Nuanced History; If You Prefer Narrative History, YouโLl Appreciate The Human Stories And The Sense Of Place That Brings These Cities To Life.
After Finishing Islamic Enlightenment, Readers Gain A Nuanced Understanding Of How Reformers Reimagined Public Life In The Muslim World And A Renewed Sense Of PossibilityโAn Invitation To See History As An Ongoing Conversation About Freedom, Knowledge, And Human Dignity.
Product Details
Author
Christopher De Bellaigue
Publisher
Liveright Publishing Corporation
Number of Pages
398
Language
English
SKU
BK0530233
ISBN
9780871403735
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
16.76 x 3.56 x 24.38 cm
Binding
Hardback
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