Ibn Khaldun: Mary Gordon's Historical Epic Explores the Life of a Medieval Scholar

Ibn Khaldun

by Mary Gordon

4.5 out of 5

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In her latest novel, Ibn Khaldun, Mary Gordon brings to life the story of a 14th-century scholar who revolutionized the study of history and sociology.

Born in Tunis in 1332, Ibn Khaldun was a brilliant and ambitious young man. He studied law and theology, but his true passion was for history. He traveled extensively throughout the Middle East and North Africa, observing the rise and fall of empires and the social and political forces that shaped them.

In his groundbreaking work, The Muqaddimah, Ibn Khaldun argued that history was not simply a record of past events, but a science that could be used to understand the present and predict the future. He developed a theory of social change that emphasized the role of economic factors and the importance of institutions.

Ibn Khaldun's work was centuries ahead of its time, and it had a profound impact on the development of social thought. He is considered one of the founders of modern sociology, and his ideas continue to be studied and debated today.

Mary Gordon's novel Ibn Khaldun is a vivid and engaging portrait of this extraordinary thinker. Gordon brings to life the complexities of Ibn Khaldun's personality and the challenges he faced in his time. She also provides a clear and accessible explanation of his groundbreaking ideas.

Ibn Khaldun is a must-read for anyone interested in history, sociology, or the Middle East. It is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that sheds light on one of the most important thinkers of all time.

Praise for Ibn Khaldun

"Mary Gordon has written a brilliant and moving novel about one of the most important thinkers of all time. Ibn Khaldun is a must-read for anyone interested in history, sociology, or the Middle East." —Doris Kearns Goodwin, author of Team of Rivals

"Gordon's prose is as clear and sharp as Ibn Khaldun's own mind. This is a fascinating and thought-provoking novel that sheds light on one of the most important figures in the history of thought." —Simon Schama, author of Citizens

"Ibn Khaldun is a tour de force. Gordon has brought to life one of the most important and fascinating figures in history. This is a novel that will stay with you long after you finish it." —Khaled Hosseini, author of The Kite Runner

About Mary Gordon

Mary Gordon is the author of eleven novels, including The Liar's Club, The Company of Women, and Pearl. She has also written two memoirs, Final Payments and Circling My Mother. Her work has been translated into more than thirty languages and has won numerous awards, including the National Book Critics Circle Award and the Pulitzer Prize.

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Ibn Khaldun

by Mary Gordon

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1164 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Print length	:	208 pages

FREE