The Encyclopaedia of Islam A-B Vol 1 (Encyclopaedia of Islam New Edition)

The Encyclopaedia of Islam (New Edition) sets out the present state of our knowledge of the Islamic World. It is a unique and invaluable reference tool, an essential key to understanding the world of Islam, and the authoritative source not only for the religion, but also for the believers and the countries in which they live. It embraces articles on distinguished Muslims of every age and land, on tribes and dynasties, on the crafts and sciences, on political and religious institutions, on the geography, ethnography, flora and fauna of the various countries and on the history, topography and monuments of the major towns and cities. In its geographical and historical scope it encompasses the old Arabo-Islamic empire, the Islamic countries of Iran, Central Asia, the Indian sub-continent and Indonesia, the Ottoman Empire and all other Islamic countries. The New Edition is published in double fascicules of 112 pages. Eight double fascicules make up one volume. Upon completion of a volume, covers and prelims are supplied for binding. V. 1. A-b -- V. 2. C-g -- V. 3. H-iram -- V. 4. Iran-kha -- V. 5. Khe-mahi -- V. 6. Mahk-mid -- V. 7. Mif-naz -- V. 8. Ned-sam -- V. 9. San-sze -- V. 10. T-u -- V. 11. V-z -- V. 12. Supplement -- [13]. Index Volume. Issued In Parts. Includes Separately Issued, Cumulative Supplements, Edited By P.j. Bearman And Others. Includes Bibliographies, And Indexes (proper Name And Subject) Issued Separately And Updated Periodically. This text is part of a work that presents a guide to the Islamic world. Articles cover topics as varied as: tribes and dynasties; crafts; sciences; political and religious institutions; geography, ethnography, flora and fauna; and history, topography and monuments of the major towns and cities. For more information about the Encyclopeadia of Islam Online visit brillonline.com to view a free demo or to place your order.