Daily Life in the Medieval Islamic World (The Daily Life Through History Series)
Grade 9 Up–This volume presents an overview of major themes in medieval Islamic history in the lands between the Nile and Oxus rivers and of daily life in the urban centers of Damascus, Baghdad, and Cairo from the 6th century to 1300 A.D. The chapter Ritual and Worship provides information on the five pillars of Islam and the differences between Sunni and Shiâ€˜i beliefs, and the concluding chapter, Curious and Entertaining Information, describes traditional Arab names, the role of women, children and childhood, and more. A few recipes, genealogical and dynastic tables, and Christian and Islamic calendars with a conversion table are included. The text is detailed and accurate, but its tone is quite scholarly, particularly in the chapters about history and politics, and it would be difficult for the average student to make use of it. Many of the suggestions for further reading would only be available in academic libraries. Purchase where needed for reports.–Kathleen E. Gruver, Burlington County Library, Westampton, NJCopyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.--This text refers to theHardcoveredition.