Discover the faith, culture, and history that have shaped the modern Islamic world.
General Note
Includes index.
Content Note
Early Arabia -- Prophet Muhammad -- Qur'an -- Five pillars of Islam -- Mosque -- Caliphate -- First conquests -- Scholars and teachers -- Spread of learning -- Nomadic or settled -- Islamic culture -- Islamic city -- Merchants and travelers -- Crusades -- Arms and armor -- Spain -- Africa -- Mongols and Turks -- Central Asia, Iran, and India -- China and southeast Asia -- Costume and jewelry -- Islamic society -- Festivals and ceremonies.