Pocket Timeline of Islamic Civilizations - Hardcover

Badcott, Nicholas

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1566567580 ISBN 13: 9781566567589

Publisher: Interlink Books, 2009

Synopsis

A handy pocket-sized reference to the distinctive artistic, scientific and political achievements of Islamic cultures from approximately the 7th to the 20th centuries AD
* 12-page detachable foldout timeline, perfect for wall display
* For children and adults, perfect for school or home
* Colorful, clear layout
* 32-page book supports and expands on the information in the timeline
* Authoritative information and wonderful images
At the back of the book is a 12-page foldout timeline which can be detached and displayed on a wall or notice board, offering an attractive quick visual reference to the key periods, events and developments of Islamic civilizations from approximately the 7th to the 20th centuries AD.
The 32-page book offers introductions to each of the periods and dynasties, with short sections on particular themes and on the great achievements of Islamic art and culture over the centuries. Both book and timeline are richly illustrated throughout with color photographs, including numerous objects from museum collections.
Contents
Early Islamic World AD 570-660
The Umayyads 661-750
The Abbasids 749-1258
Islamic Spain 756-1031
The Fatimids 909-1171
The Seljuqs 1038-1307
The Zengids and Ayyubids 1127-1250
The Mamluks 1250-1517
The Ilkhanids 1256-1353
The Timurids 1370-1506
The Ottomans 1299-1922
The Safavids 1501-1722
The Mughals 1526-1858
Map
Further Reading
Foldout timeline

About this title

About the Author:

Nicholas Badcott is the Arab World Education Officer at the British Museum.

From School Library Journal:

Grade 7 Up—Badcott takes readers on a colorful and captivating tour of Islamic civilizations from the 7th to the 20th century. He discusses the rise and fall of dynasties, along with their achievements and contributions in art, medicine, architecture, commerce, and science. The book focuses on the early Islamic world, including the Umayyads, Abbasids, Fatimids, Seljuqs, and so on, through the Mughals. The writing style is easy to read, and all Islamic or Arabic terminology is italicized. Attractive color photographs of buildings, pottery, jewelry, art, and inventions help maintain readers' interest throughout. An informative but problematic for libraries 12-page detachable time line is included. Unfortunately, there is no glossary, and the suggestions for further reading are all adult titles. The contents and format of this book make it a highly welcome travel guide.—Fawzia Gilani-Williams, An-Noor School, Windsor, Ontario END

About this edition

• Publisher: Interlink Books
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 1566567580
• ISBN 13: 9781566567589
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 32