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atlas of Islam

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This large-format, beautifully color-illustrated compendium of information for young adult readers describes one of the world's most widespread religions. Each page presents five or six vivid illustrations with lengthy descriptive captions. Readers acquaint themselves with the Muslim people in different parts of the world, as well as with their art, architecture, history, and activities, both religious and secular. The book is divided into 27 sections, each focusing on a separate aspect of Muslim history and culture. Major topics include Arabia before Islam, the prophet Muhammad, Arab expansion, Islamic Spain, the Seljuk Turks, the Crusades, Islamic worship, Islamic festivals, art and architecture, the emergence of Muslim states, Islam today, and many others. Combining illustrations of unusual quality with concise information, this volume provides a fine introduction to the world of Islam for young adult readers. Hundreds of illustrations.

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Series Title

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Call Number

REF 297 MOR i

Publisher

Los Angeles : Barron\'s Educational Series., 2003

Collation

62 p. : col. ill.

Language

English

ISBN/ISSN

9780764156311

Classification

REF 297 MOR i

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Edition

1st ed.

Subject(s)

Islam
Civilisation, Islamic
Islamic countries - Historical geography - Maps.
Islamic countries - History

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Statement of Responsibility

by Neil Morris ; illustrations Manuela Cappon ... [and others].

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