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Book SynopsisThe tenth century was a formative period for Islamic culture and Adam Mez’s
Renaissance of Islam offers a detailed survey of the Muslim world during that period. No other single work covers the subject as comprehensively. Mez drew upon a vast range of sources to produce a detailed account of all aspects of Islamic culture and society - finance, religion, geography, industry and trade, law, morals, navigation, etc. The result is a lucid and engaging work that even today remains a key resource for researchers and students alike. The original edition is now very rare. This new edition, introduced by Julia Bray, one of the leading scholars of the period, makes the work available once again and includes a bibliography and index specially prepared for this edition.
Table of ContentsIntroduction by Julia Bray The empire The caliphs The princes of the empire Christians and Jews Shi'ah The administration The wazir Finances The Court The nobility The slaves The savant Theology The schools of jurisprudence The qadi Philology Literature Geography Religion Manners and morals The standard of living Municipal organization The festivals Land products Industry Trade Inland navigation Communication by road Marine navigation Bibliography Index
