Routledge Revivals: Medieval Islamic Civilization (2006) : An Encyclopedia - Volume I

Name: Routledge Revivals: Medieval Islamic Civilization (2006) : An Encyclopedia - Volume I
Brand: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Taylor & Francis Ltd

Routledge Revivals: Medieval Islamic Civilization (2006)An Encyclopedia - Volume I\nAuthor(s): Josef Meri\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138061002, 978-1138061002\nSynopsis\nIslamic civilization flourished in the Middle Ages across a vast geographical area that spans today's Middle and Near East. \n\nFirst published in 2006, Medieval Islamic Civilization examines the socio-cultural history of the regions where Islam took hold between the 7th and 16th centuries. 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, history of science, Islamic arts, Islamic studies, Middle Eastern studies, Near Eastern studies, politics, religion, Semitic studies, theology, and more. Entries also explore the importance of interfaith relations and the permeation of persons, i.