Empires to Nation-States: The Islamic Period

Contributed By: Connor Seidenschwarz
Language of Presentation: English
Media Format: Downloadable File, Image/Photo, Webpage
School Level: Middle/High School
Institution/Provider: The Oriental Institute, The University of Chicago
Author: A. Holly Shissler and Erin L. Glade
Collection: Teaching the Middle East
Condition of Use: Custom Permissions
Description:

This module provides essays and lesson plans for teachers who want to introduce the political history of the Middle East from the seventh to the twentieth centuries CE. The module traces the rise of vast, diverse empires under Islamic rule and their transformation into nation-states. It includes the following essays:

“The Age of Empire”

“The Rise of the Nation-State”

“Modern Economic Challenges to Middle Eastern Empires”

“Westernization vs. Traditionalism”

“The Changing Relationship Between Rulers and Ruled in Middle Eastern Empires”

“Has There Been a Clash of Civilizations Between the Middle East and the West?”

“Intercommunal Violence in the Middle East”

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