Daily Life in the Medieval Islamic World (Daily Life Through History Series) / Edition 1

by James E. Lindsay

Overview

"Lindsay gives an excellent overview of the medieval Islamic world. Intended for an audience with little or no background on this topic, the book offers a thorough introduction to the beginnings of Islam, its history up to the year 1300, and material on a wide range of other topics, e.g., warfare, social practices, entertainment, and geography. . . . Numerous maps, photographs, and illustrations are spread throughout the text. . . . This book will be very valuable to history students and anyone interested in learning about the faith and practices of Muslims. Highly recommended." —Choice

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780872209343
Publisher:	Hackett Publishing Company, Inc.
Publication date:	09/15/2008
Series:	Greenwood Press Daily Life Through History Series
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	336
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.60(d)
Age Range:	14 - 17 Years

About the Author

James E. Lindsay is Professor of Middle Eastern History, Colorado State University.

Table of Contents

Preface and Acknowledgments
Maps and Images
Basic Chronology of Events
Major Themes in Medieval Islamic History
Arabia
Warfare and Politics
Cities
Ritual and Worship
Curious and Entertaining Information
Suggestions for Further Readings
Glossary
Recipes
Genealogical and Dynastic Tables
Christian and Islamic Calendars with Conversion Table
Index

Editorial Reviews

"Daily Life in the Medieval Islamic World reviews major historical and cultural events while explaining the more personal details of daily life, such as the role of camels, housing arrangements, and entertainment. For the truly immersive experience, Lindsay even provides a few medieval Islamic recipes and instructions for converting between Christian and Islamic calendars." —Middle East Journal

From the Publisher

Daily Life in the Medieval Islamic World reviews major historical and cultural events while explaining the more personal details of daily life, such as the role of camels, housing arrangements, and entertainment. For the truly immersive experience, Lindsay even provides a few medieval Islamic recipes and instructions for converting between Christian and Islamic calendars.

Middle East Journal

Lindsay gives an excellent overview of the medieval Islamic world. Intended for an audience with little or no background on this topic, the book offers a thorough introduction to the beginnings of Islam, its history up to the year 1300, and material on a wide range of other topics, e.g., warfare, social practices, entertainment, and geography. . . . Numerous maps, photographs, and illustrations are spread throughout the text. . . . This book will be very valuable to history students and anyone interested in learning about the faith and practices of Muslims. Highly recommended.

Choice