Historical Atlas of the Islamic World
by David Nicolle
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Author: David NicolleEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2005-03-01
ISBN: 1904668178
Number of pages: 195
Publisher: Mercury Books
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Book Review: Beautiful
Summary: 4 Stars
Although obviously intended for high school level, the text presents a great deal of fascinating historical information on the medeival Islamic world (even including the Bulgars, the Timurids, etc.), often rare to find elsewhere; it marks the inadequacy of Islamic studies in English that there are few scholarly books on Islamic history with the same breadth of scope. Although some statements concerning earlier Islamic history run counter to orthodox Muslim belief, the author is undoubtedly one of the best writers of Muslim history. The pictures and maps are also great.
Summary of Historical Atlas of the Islamic World
The "Historical Atlas of the Islamic World" provides a survey of the history of the Islamic world and of Islamic civilisation from the time of the Prophet Mohammed until the consolidation of the Ottoman Empire in Eastern Europe and the Middle East. Its abundant maps are accompanied by text explaining the religious, political and cultural circumstances behind Islam's development. The book contains superb photographs of the art, architecture, artifacts, and the regions involved, and many reconstructions of the most important events mentioned in the text. At a time when interest in the Islamic faith is increasing, this book provides a comprehensive description of the religion's long and dynamic history.General Books
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