Early Islam and the Birth of Capitalism
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| Rating | : | 4.46 (746 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B00L4YM70M |
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| Number of Pages | : | 544 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-11-30 |
| Language | : | English |
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. Benedikt Koehler is the editor of A History of Financial Disasters 1857-1923 and is the author of biographies of Ludwig Bamberger, one of the founders of Germany's Deutsche Bank, and of nineteenth-century political philosopher Adam Müller
The title of the book by an historian and former banker was surely devised with an eye to the marketing: it will appeal to all readers interested in the world's dominant economic system who retain a healthy curiosity about its origins, and also tho those with an interest in Islam and its contribution to civilization.Overall, this has been an easy, enjoyable and at times riveting read.Well-referenced as it is, this is an excellent primerIt is an enlightening spring through a fascinating period of history, illuminated by comparisons with other eras and regions and indeed fictions such as One Thousand and One Nights. I hope the book can create many avenues for discussion and exchange of ideas between capitalism supporters and Islamic scholars in the future for the betterment of humanity. The book may be one of the stepping stones for Muslims to better understand capitalism. (
Nasim Beg said Interesting!. Appears to be reasonably well researched. Not too sure if all that is attributed to the Islamic society is the the base or simply practices of the time. Particularly interesting that the Prophet ruled against price control.. Three Stars It is an informative book but has a lot of repetition of ideas.
There were other Islamic institutions assimilated in Europe: charities, the waqf, inspired trusts, and institutions of higher learning; the madrasas were models for the oldest colleges of Oxford and Cambridge. These financial innovations include the invention of the corporation, business management techniques, commercial arithmetic, and monetary reform. Descending from an elite dynasty of religious, civil, and commercial leaders, Muhammad was a successful businessman before founding Islam. As such, the new religion had much to say on trade, consumer protection, business ethics, and property. As such, it can be rightfully said that these essential aspects of capitalist thought all have Islamic roots.. As Islam rapidly spread across the region so did the economic teachings of early Islam, which eventually made their way to Europe.Early Islam and the Birth of Capitalism demonstrates how Islamic institutions and business practices were adopted and adapted in Venice and Genoa. Early Islam and the Birth of Capitalism proposes a strikingly original thesis