Middlebury

HIST 0108

Early Islam and Middle East

The Early History of Islam and the Middle East
This course is an introduction to the history of Islamic civilizations from the advent of Islam around 610 C.E. to the Ottoman conquest of Constantinople in 1453. The principal geographic areas covered are the Middle East and North Africa. Since "Islam" encompasses not simply a religion but an entire cultural complex, this course will trace the development of religious, political, economic, and social institutions in this region. Topics covered include the early Islamic conquests, the rise of religious sectarianism, gender relations, and the expansion of Islamic empires. Pre-1800. 2 hrs lect./1 hr. disc.
Subject:
History
Department:
History
Division:
Humanities
Requirements Fulfilled:
AAL HIS MDE SOC

Sections in Fall 2017

Fall 2017

HIST0108A-F17 Lecture (Armanios)
HIST0108Y-F17 Discussion (Armanios)
HIST0108Z-F17 Discussion (Armanios)