Well-documented study of the mutual influence of Arabic and Western worlds during the Middle Ages traces the transmission of Greek philosophy and science to the Islamic cultures. A fascinating portrait of medieval Muslim thought, it illustrates commonalities with Judaic and Christian teachings as well as points of divergence. Unabridged republication of the edition published by Routledge & Keagan Paul Ltd., London, 1968.
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Mohammed and Charlemagne by Henri Pirenne Remarkable classic that developed the revolutionary theory of how the advance and influence of Islam caused the Europe of the Roman Empire to evolve into the Europe of the Middle Ages.
Face of the Ancient Orient by Sabatino Moscati Fascinating study examines Sumerians, Babylonians, Egyptians, Hittites, Canaanites, Israelites, Persians, others. "...a valuable introduction, perhaps the best available in English." — American Historical Review.32 halftones. 5 figures. 1 map.
Western Islamic Architecture: A Concise Introduction by John D. Hoag Profusely illustrated critical appraisal vividly describes the glories of world architecture, from Spain and Egypt to other areas of the Middle East.
Arab Society in the Time of The Thousand and One Nights by Edward William Lane Intriguing account of Islamic society as it existed during the Middle Ages describes the importance of religion, literature, festivals, education, slavery, role of women in society, and rituals observed for the dead.
