Rethinking World History: Essays on Europe, Islam and World History (Studies in Comparative World History)
"The pieces collected here show perceptive and rigorously developed insights into the problems of writing world history."   Edwin J. Van Kley, Journal of Asian Studies"Although several decades have elapsed since they were written, these writings offer immense contemporary value for both general historians and scholars of Islam. Besides providing a compendium of the principal thought of an eminent historian and Islamicist, Rethinking World History broadens the range of scholarly vision, presents a stimulating alternative to the frequent insularism of academic specialization and makes an important contribution to the overall understanding of human history."   Brian Johnson, Middle East Studies Association Bulletin"...useful for anyone interested in the discipline of world history."   J.A. Progler, Crescent"As today's world historians struggle with conceptual designs for courses and textbooks, they should pay attention to the lessons Hodgson taught....One delights in his piercing insights, his acerbic wit, and the amazing range of his thought...."   Rose E. Dunn, Journal of World History