Daily Life in the Medieval Islamic World

This detailed account of life in the medieval Islamic world sheds light on a significant portion of history commonly eclipsed by the fabled stories of medieval Europe.In this book, which is part of an ongoing series on the daily life of historic civilizations, Lindsay gives an excellent overview of the medieval Islamic world. Intended for an audience with little or no background on this topic, the book offers a thorough introduction to the beginnings of Islam, its history up to the year 1300, and material on a wide range of other topics, e.g., warfare, social practices, entertainment, and geography....Numerous maps, photographs, and illustrations are spread throughout the text, and some added extras include a few recipes of traditional meals and a conversion table of the Islamic and Western calendars. This book will be very valuable to history students and those interested in learning about the faith and practices of Muslims. Highly recommended. Lower- and upper-level undergraduates; general readers.-ChoiceMany of the suggestions for further reading would only be available in academic libraries. Purchase where needed for reports-School Library JournalWhile many Westerners are familiar with the Europe of the Dark Ages, far fewer understand what daily life was like in the thriving Islamic world during the same period. Daily Life in the Medieval Islamic World reviews major historical and cultural events while explaining the more personal details of daily life, such as the role of camels, housing arrangements, and entertainment. For the truly immersive experience, Lindsay even provides a few medieval Islamic recipes and instructions for converting between Christian and Islamic calendars.-Middle East JournalThis book is a straightforward, easy-to-read account of everything you ever wanted to know about medieval Islamic history. Informative but written in a relaxed tone, this text illustrates all aspects of this subject, including the life of Muhammad, the Islami