HIS 355 - History of Islamic Societies

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Examination of the history of Islam and Islamic societies from Muhammad’s revelations in the 7th century to the Gunpowder Empires of the 16th-18th centuries. Course will focus on the evolution of Islam into a major world religion and the development of powerful Muslim empires in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa.

PR: One 100 or 200 level history course or CI.