civilization, islamic

Chronicles the history of Islam from its birth to the twenty-first century, discussing the Arab conquests, the rise of Baghdad, the Crusades, Sufi mysticism, the highlights of the three great empires, and Islam around the world, including medieval Muslim Spain and modern Chechnya, China, and Israel.

An overview of the history and growth of art, architecture, literature, and social life in medieval Islamic culture.

Presents a brief history of the Islamic world and discusses the Islamic Empire from 632 to 1258 as well as their religious beliefs, military structure, language, art, science, and culture.

Describes Islamic peoples from the seventh to the sixteenth century, covering geography, communication, transportation, exploration, politics, law, the military, the social class system, the economy, family and social trends, religion, philosophy, science, technology, health, the arts, and world events.

An illustrated history of the Arab conquests of the Middle East begins with Muhammad's life and revelations and covers events from the early period of the Muslim community as it struggled to survive to its expansion and dominance over the Arabian peninsula.

Examines how Muslims live, how they are governed, basic religious beliefs, and the importance of Islamic law to the people.

An intimate look into the daily life of the medieval Islamic world, providing insight into a civilized, powerful, and economically stable culture. Includes a glossary of important dates and technical terms.

Chronicles the history of the Islamic empire, describing the beginning of Islam, the Umayyad dynasty, the artistic and intellectual achievements of the empire's golden age, and other related topics, and includes an annotated further reading list.