New Medieval Books: The World Until 1400 According to Ibn Khaldun
Can a historian from over 600 years ago still guide us today? This book explores Ibn Khaldun’s groundbreaking ideas on global history and reveals how his insights continue to inform modern historical thinking.
New Medieval Books: Ibn Khaldūn: Political Thought
Thirty-five selections from the writings of the 14th-century thinker Ibn Khaldūn, these translated texts reveal his thoughts on history, the state, cities and more.
Ibn Khaldun, medieval medicine and Islam – four articles
Here are four recent articles focusing on Ibn Khaldun, the fourteenth-century century social scientist and historian. Written by Mohammadreza Shahidipak, they focus on his views on medicine and the role of Islam in this science.
Decentering history: local stories and cultural crossing in a global world
Natalie Zemon Davis’ lecture at the 2010 Ludwig Holberg Prize Symposium



