| Description |
1 online resource (xii, 425 pages) |
| Contents |
Introduction -- The Muslim Chronology -- Epilogue -- Appendices -- A. The Five Pillars of Islam -- B. Arabic Names -- C. The Islamic Calendar -- D. Caliphs -- E. Muslim Religious Movements, Sects, and Schools -- F. Shi'a Imams -- G. Muslim Regimes of the Middle East -- H. Rulers of Muslim Spain -- I. Rulers of the Ottoman Empire -- J. Muslim India |
| Summary |
This first volume covers the development of Islam in the period from the birth of Muhammad in C.E. 570 through 1500, during which Islam grew to dominate the area which has come to be known as the Middle East. Along with their religion, Muslims carried their culture, their goods, and their innovations to the far corners of the globe. Their contributions to Western civilization-such as new kinds of agriculture (irrigation, oranges, sugarcane, cotton), manufactured goods (satin, rugs, paper, perfumes), and technology (astrolabe, compass, lateen sail)--are set out in detail |
| Notes |
"The present work is a reprint of the library bound edition of The Muslim diaspora (Volume 1, 570-1500): a comprehensive reference to the spread of Islam in Asia, Africa, Europe and the Americas, first published in 1999 by McFarland."--T.p. verso |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Islam -- History.
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Islam -- Influence
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Islamic civilization.
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Muslims -- Social life and customs
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HISTORY -- World.
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Islam.
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Islam -- Influence.
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Islamic civilization.
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Muslims -- Social life and customs.
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| Genre/Form |
History.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781476608884 |
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1476608881 |
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