Presents historical re-enactments that show the rise of Islamic power and faith during its first 1,000 years. Spans the time periods of the Prophet Muhammed's birth to the Ottoman Empire under Suleyman the Magnificent's reign. Explores Islamic art, artifacts, and architecture. Features interviews about early Islamic civilization.
"A ruthless murder. A magical herb. A mysterious manuscript. When Nardeen's home is stormed by angry men frantically in search of something--or someone--she is the only one who manages to escape. And after the rest of her family is left behind and murdered, Nardeen sets out on an unyielding mission to bring her family's killers to justice, regardless of the cost"--Provided by publisher.
A description of life in the ancient Islamic world written in the form of a travel guide, providing facts about the civilization, and including tips on travel, food, shelter, attractions, shopping, and health and safety.
Chronicles Arab explorer Sheikh Ibn Battuta's twenty-five-year pilgrimage to Mecca in 1325, describing his travels to the lands of every Muslim ruler of his time, including East Africa, Byzantium, Iraq, southern Russia, India, Ceylon, and China.
"The Islamic empire... in the 7th century ... exercised influence over a large geographic area until its fall to Mongol invaders in the 13th century. The rulers, called caliphs, ushered in a new Islamic civilization with customs and practices both distinct from and partially influenced by those of the areas it conquered. The reigns of these caliphates, including the Abbasid caliphate, which presided at the time of the Islamic Golden Age, are surveyed [in this book and] ... readers will learn about the expansion of Islamic influence and the flourishing of scholarship in science, math, and more during this time"--Amazon.com.
Explores what life was like during ancient times in the Islamic world in a question-and-answer format. Discusses politics, homes and family life, jobs, religion, and recreation. Includes a timeline, color illustrations, a glossary, and further resources.
Presents the first millennium of Islamic history, discussing the major influences on Islamic culture from the life of Muhammad through the end of the sixteenth century.
