Traces the history of Islam, discussing the religion's beliefs, traditions, and origins, the tensions that exist within the Muslim world and with the West, and its various manifestations.
Presents a collection of illustrated photographs and maps depicting the history of Islam from the birth of the prophet Muhammad to the formation of the post-Soviet Muslim states in Central Asia and contains short essays covering topics such as the philosophy, art, and architecture of the Muslim world.
Presents a series of stories that illuminate key aspects of Islam and how the belief system is being challenged and changed in response to modern life, focusing on the religion as it is practiced in Morocco.
Presents a comprehensive survey of the development of Muslim growth, tradition, and thought covering a span of fourteen hundred years, and includes maps, notes, and illustrated photographs.
Explores the differences and similarities among the Islamic nations and peoples of the Middle East, highlighting their cultural traditions like music, food, religion, and holidays.