In this classic work, Gustav Weil and Salahuddin Khuda Bakhsh provide a comprehensive history of the Islamic world from its beginnings to the present day. Drawing upon a wealth of primary sources, this book offers a fascinating glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of Islamic peoples, including their contributions to science, literature, and the arts. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Islam and its impact on the world. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.