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Daily Life in the Medieval Islamic World

James E Lindsay author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Hackett Publishing Co, Inc

Published:15th Sep '08

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Daily Life in the Medieval Islamic World cover

"Lindsay gives an excellent overview of the medieval Islamic world. Intended for an audience with little or no background on this topic, the book offers a thorough introduction to the beginnings of Islam, its history up to the year 1300, and material on a wide range of other topics, e.g., warfare, social practices, entertainment, and geography. . . . Numerous maps, photographs, and illustrations are spread throughout the text. . . . This book will be very valuable to history students and anyone interested in learning about the faith and practices of Muslims. Highly recommended." --Choice

"Daily Life in the Medieval Islamic World reviews major historical and cultural events while explaining the more personal details of daily life, such as the role of camels, housing arrangements, and entertainment. For the truly immersive experience, Lindsay even provides a few medieval Islamic recipes and instructions for converting between Christian and Islamic calendars." --Middle East Journal

ISBN: 9780872209343

Dimensions: 215mm x 139mm x 15mm

Weight: 442g

336 pages