The Influence of Islam on Medieval Europe

The Influence of Islam
On Medieval Europe : New,
[A5] Paperback - 133 pages,
by W. Montgomery Watt
Published by Edinburgh University.

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In this admirable book Montgomery Watt traces the influence of Islam in medieval Europe, looking in detail at commerce, science and technology, philosophy, and the development of European self-awareness.

He looks at the various ways in which Islamic ideas, culture, and knowledge were transmitted to Europe, and how they were received by Europeans at the time. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of the interaction between Islam and medieval Europe.
 

One of the most interesting aspects of the book is its discussion of the transmission of Islamic knowledge to Europe. Watt explains how Islamic scholars preserved and developed ancient Greek and Roman knowledge in fields such as mathematics, astronomy, and medicine. This knowledge was then transmitted to Europe through various channels, such as translations of Arabic texts, travel accounts of Europeans who had visited the Islamic world, and the migration of Islamic scholars to Europe.
 

Watt also looks at the impact that Islamic culture had on Europe during the medieval period. He discusses the influence of Islamic art, architecture, and literature, and how it affected European styles and tastes. He also examines the role of Islamic philosophy in shaping European thought, particularly in the area of metaphysics.

William Montgomery Watt was a Scottish historian and orientalist. An Anglican priest, Watt served as Professor of Arabic and Islamic Studies at the University of Edinburgh from 1964 to 1979 and was also a prominent contributor to the field of Quranic studies.

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Dimensions :  21.5 x 13.5cm.