The Muqaddimah: An Introduction to History - Abridged Edition (Princeton Classics, 13)

The Muqaddimah: An Introduction to History - Abridged Edition is a must-have for anyone interested in Islamic history and the premodern world. Written by the renowned Arab scholar Ibn Khaldûn, this monumental work covers a wide range of topics, including philosophy of history, sociology, ethnography, and economics. With its profound insights and groundbreaking ideas, it has become the foundation of several fields of knowledge.

What sets this edition apart is the masterful translation by Franz Rosenthal, a leading expert in Islamic studies. Originally published in three volumes in 1958, it received immediate acclaim and has been widely praised by scholars and readers alike. Rosenthal's translation captures the essence of Ibn Khaldûn's original work, making it accessible to English-speaking audiences.

This abridged version, included in this Princeton Classics edition, condenses the original three volumes into a single volume, making it easier to navigate and read. The addition of Rosenthal's original introduction, as well as a contemporary introduction by Bruce B. Lawrence, further enhances the reader's understanding of this seminal work.

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