Medieval Islamic civilization : an encyclopedia

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Medieval Islamic civilization : an encyclopedia

Josef W. Meri, editor ; [editorial board, Jere L. Bacharach ... et al.]

(Routledge encyclopedias of the Middle Ages, v. 13)

Routledge, 2006

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  • v. 1
  • v. 2

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Includes bibliographical references and index

Contents: v. 1. A-K, index. -- v. 2. L-Z, index

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Description

Medieval Islamic Civilization examines the socio-cultural history of the regions where Islam took hold between the seventh and sixteenth century. This important two-volume work contains over 700 alphabetically arranged entries, contributed and signed by international scholars and experts in fields such as Arabic languages, Arabic literature, architecture, art history, history, history of science, Islamic arts, Islamic studies, Middle Eastern studies, Near Eastern studies, politics, religion, Semitic studies, theology, and more. This reference provides an exhaustive and vivid portrait of Islamic civilization including the many scientific, artistic, and religious developments as well as all aspects of daily life and culture. For a full list of entries, contributors, and more, visit www.routledge-ny.com/middleages/Islamic.

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Entries include: Algebra Al-Razi (Rhazes) Architecture, Secular: Palaces Assasins (Ismaili) Baghdad Battles, Early Islam Beauty and Aesthetics Berbers Buddhism and Islam China Constitution of Medina Delhi Diplomacy Emigration (Hijra) Fatimids Funerary Practices Genghis Khan Hajj Harun al-Rashid Heresy and Heretics Ibn Battuta Ibn Naghrela Imam India Ismailis Java Jinn Judah ha-Levi Madrasa Magic Maimonides Mali Empire Mamluks Mughals Muhammad, the Prophet Muslim-Crusader Relations Nomadism and Pastoralism Pilgrimage Razia Sultana Roman Empire: Islamic Traditions Sa'adyah Gaon Saladin (Salah al-Din) Seljuk Warfare Shahnama Shi'ism Synagogues Taj Mahal Theology Women Scholars Women Warriors and many more...

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