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

This is a magnificent book, I highly recommend it to all. Ibn Khaldun was an exceptionally bright man (he is considered the father of economics and sociology by some, such is his greatness); during his time he held many influential political positions, he traveled around a great deal, he met many different types of people and studied with some of the greatest scholars in the Maghreb region. Due to his experiences he had a huge amount of knowledge and a lot of this knowledge is transferred into al-Muqaddimah. The book discusses a wide range of topics: the flaws of history works, how and why a dynasty rises and falls, what drives civilisation, sufism, alchemy, dream interpretation, etc. He gives us a fascinating insight as to how the world works (even now) and what civilisation was like during his life. This book will help you become more educated and it may even change your perspective of life. So yes buy this book you will not regret it!

I find it unbelievable that this book was written hundreds of years ago. So deep and detailed in real world facts and events, describing truthfully the beginning, glory days and decaying of empires. I wish that a summarised version is made available for our kids.

Excellent book, and the price was better than other suppliers.

One of the best book of islamic history and history in general I have read. Very details. It can be a bit complicated to understand sometimes but it is worth understanding everything.

Valuable knowledge

The book arrived in time. Highly recommended to read.

Makes for very interesting reading; she loved it

Very interesting the more when one realizes The Muquaddimah was written in the very early 14th century!