Encyclopedia of Islam and the Muslim world /
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Encyclopedia of Islam and the Muslim world /

"This two-volume set on Islam is a timely resource aimed at the general reader. More than 500 articles, 200-5,000 words in length, describe the Islamic world from its known beginnings to the present day. A 'Synoptic Outline of Entries' at the beginning of volume one presents a themati...

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Other Authors: Martin, Richard C. (Editor)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Macmillan Reference USA : Thomson/Gale, ©2004.
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Summary:"This two-volume set on Islam is a timely resource aimed at the general reader. More than 500 articles, 200-5,000 words in length, describe the Islamic world from its known beginnings to the present day. A 'Synoptic Outline of Entries' at the beginning of volume one presents a thematic overview of the encyclopedia that facilitates browsing. A glossary of terms and a pronunciation key appear at the end of volume two, followed by genealogies, timelines, and a detailed index."--"Reference that rocks," American Libraries, May 2005.
Physical Description:2 volumes (xxxv, 823 pages) : illustrations (some color), maps (some color) ; 29 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:0028656032
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