Maghreb & Islam: Land, Region, and Classical Civilization — 3-Book Scholarly Bundle

This trio offers a rare synthesis of Mediterranean studies, Islamic history, and regional geography. From the socio-political tensions of agrarian reform in North Africa to the grandeur of classical Islamic civilization, these volumes provide a layered and interdisciplinary view of the Maghreb and its place in global history. Ideal for scholars, collectors, and readers seeking depth beyond the surface.

Included in this set
•     Les Problèmes agraires au Maghreb by Bruno Étienne et al. — Centre de recherche et d'études sur les sociétés méditerranéennes, 1977, 320 pages. A rigorous study of land reform, rural structures, and socio-political dynamics in North Africa.
•     Le Maghreb by Hildebert Isnard — PUF, Collection Magellan, 1978, 273 pages. A geographical and cultural overview of the Maghreb, blending cartography, ethnography, and historical context.
•     La Civilisation de l’Islam Classique by Dominique & Janine Sourdel — Arthaud, Collection Les Grandes Civilisations, 1983, 518 pages. A sweeping and richly illustrated account of Islamic civilization from the 9th to 12th centuries, covering theology, politics, art, and society.

 Why This Bundle Matters
This set bridges the local and the global. It begins with the granular—land ownership and rural reform in the Maghreb—and expands outward to the cultural and intellectual legacy of classical Islam. The Isnard volume serves as a geographic and cultural pivot, grounding the reader in place before the Sourdel text lifts them into the grandeur of empire. Together, these books offer a multidimensional view of North Africa, perfect for anyone interested in postcolonial studies, Islamic history, or Mediterranean geopolitics.

Condition: Gently used vintage copies with light shelf wear. A few passages might be underlined in pencil in some books and can be erased if desired. The first page bears the name of the original owner—Elisabeth

One only— Curated from my personal library built during years of study at the Sorbonne., ready to ship from California.

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