“william montogomery watt”

This concise and authoritative examination of the development of Islam combines history, theology, and politics to provide a succinct and comprehensive survey of the history of Islam.... More

Written by one of the West's foremost scholars of Islam, this book gives a coherent account of the development of Islamic thought beginning with Muhammad's death in 632. Drawing on many previously unresearched Arabic sources, William Watt describes how various religious and political movements withi... More

This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy Reprint Series. In the interest of creating a more extensive selection of rare historical book reprints, we have chosen to reproduce this title even though it may possibly have occasional imperfections such as missing and blurred pages, ... More

The first book in this inspiring volume is Ghazali's spiritual autobiography. The second work sets out Ghazali's views on how religious individuals should conduct their lives on a daily basis.... More

A short account of the life and achievements of one of the great figures of history, this volume also serves as an excellent introduction to one of the world's major religions. Written with objectivity, the book opens with a background chapter on the birth and early life of the Prophet in Mecca. Dr.... More

This accessible and authoritative book examines issues such as the limitations of human thought and language, the nature of truth and factuality, and the impact of the new global order.This accessible and authoritative book examines issues such as the limitations of human thought and language, the n... More

The Pennsylvania Railroad's "keystone" was once one of America's most widely recognized corporate logos. The company's sleek trains attracted discriminating travelers during the golden age of rail passenger service. An economic powerhouse, which for years qualified as the nation's largest industrial... More

General Description: This book arises out of a concern felt by many intellectuals in the present world predicament. If we accept that the course of history is to a large extent determined by economic and material factors, what role is left for the intellectual, whose concern is with ideas? By studyi... More

Programming languages exist to communicate with computers and also with people. A good language, like a good mathematical notation, helps us to formulate and communicate ideas more quickly. Yet there are many programming languages and many features to understand in each. Reflecting current trends w... More