Muhammad. By Maxime Rodinson. Collector’s Edition. Easton Press. Norwalk, 1989.

Maxime Rodinson was a French historian of the Middle East. He was known for his Marxist analyses of Islam, his critiques of Zionism, and his emphasis on historically situating religious figures. Of this latter quality, no work puts it on greater display than Muhammad, Rodinson’s work on the founder of Islam. It is a carefully researched biography, focusing on Muhammad’s social world, psychology, and impact. It remains one of the most influential scholarly works on the subject. For decades, academics and general readers have returned to Rodinson’s text to learn more about the prophet Muhammad.

This collector’s edition is in fine condition. In the original leather, finely gilt stamped. Raised bands. Gilt spine label. Text block fine. Gilt edges. Silk moire endpapers and bookmark sewn in. With the publisher’s original leaflet laid in.

A fine collector’s copy of Muhammad by Maxime Rodinson.