A factual description of the principal events which occurred between the birth of the Prophet Muhammad in 570 CE, blessings and peace be on him, and the year 1000 CE. The book also contains maps showing the extent of the Byzantine and Persian empires in 600 CE, the spread of Islam from 622 to 750 CE, the extent of the Muslim world in 1000 CE, and genealogical tables of the Umayyads (661 - 750 CE) and the Abassids (750 - 1258 CE). The author also provides an explanation of both the Christian and the Islamic dating systems. A unique and concise reference source for both university teachers and students of Islamic studies and history.

"First published 1989 by Mansell Publishing Limited"--Title page verso.

Introduction -- Maps. The Byzantine and Persian empires, 600 CE -- Expansion of the Muslim empire, 622-750 CE -- The Muslim world, c.1000 CE -- Genealogical tables. The Umayyads, 661-750 CE -- The Abbasids, 750-1258 CE -- The Shi 'ite Imams -- Islamic and Christian dating -- The chronology -- Index.