Presents an illustrated history of the ancient Islamic world as seen through Islamic art, architecture, and artifacts. Includes color photographs and illustrations, maps, a glossary, and further resources.
Content Note
Origins : a gift from God -- The empire of Islam : the Umayyads and 'Abbasids -- Imams, princes, and sultans : rivals of the 'Abbasids -- Fusion in the west : Iberia and the Maghreb -- Sultan and shah : Iran and Central Asia -- Principality to empire : Islam in Anatolia -- Overlords of the Orient : South Asia and the Far East.