HIST 4.02 Introduction to Early Islamic History

In the sixth and seventh centuries, various territories were brought into the fold of Islam, and in the following period, they experienced dramatic continuities and changes. This course will study these processes. Together, we will chart the late antique pre-Islamic world, the formation of Islam, the rise of centralized empires such as those of the Umayyads and the Abbasids, and the fragmentation of their central authority. 

Cross Listed Courses

MES 02.02

Degree Requirement Attributes

Dist:INT or SOC; WCult:NW

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Department-Specific Course Categories

Class of 2023 and Before Major/Minor Dist: AALAC, pre-1700/pre-1800; Class of 2024 and Beyond Major/Minor Dist: Middle East, premodern.