The Muqaddimah: An Introduction to History

Ibn KhaldunPrinceton University Press • ISBN-13 978‑0691166285

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The Muqaddimah: An Introduction to History

Ibn KhaldunPrinceton University Press

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ISBN-10: 0691166285 · ISBN-13: 978‑0691166285 · 1958 · Abridged Edition

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Ibn Khaldun’s seminal 14th-century work offers a pioneering analysis of the rise and fall of civilizations through the lens of 'asabiyyah, or social cohesion. This Princeton University Press edition provides a comprehensive English translation of the foundational text, exploring the cyclical nature of political power, economic development, and the environmental factors that shape human societies.

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Publisher: Princeton University Press
Abridged Edition1958
Pages: 512Language: English

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Author: Ibn Khaldun

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Cornerstone of: Historiography, Sociology

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