The Islamic Golden Age and the Caliphates |
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Author:
| Porterfield, Jason |
Series title: | The Rise and Fall of Empires Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-1-4994-6338-5 |
Publication Date: | Jul 2016 |
Publisher: | Rosen Publishing Group
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $13.95 |
Book Description:
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The Islamic empire arose spectacularly in the 7th century and exercised influence over a large geographic area until its fall to Mongol invaders in the 13th century. The rulers, called caliphs, ushered in a new Islamic civilization with customs and practices both distinct from and partially influenced by those of the areas it conquered. The reigns of these caliphates, including the Abbasid caliphate, which presided at the time of the Islamic Golden Age, are surveyed in this captivating...
More DescriptionThe Islamic empire arose spectacularly in the 7th century and exercised influence over a large geographic area until its fall to Mongol invaders in the 13th century. The rulers, called caliphs, ushered in a new Islamic civilization with customs and practices both distinct from and partially influenced by those of the areas it conquered. The reigns of these caliphates, including the Abbasid caliphate, which presided at the time of the Islamic Golden Age, are surveyed in this captivating volume. Readers will learn about the expansion of Islamic influence and the flourishing of scholarship in science, math, and more during this time.