The Rise and spread of Islam, 622-1500
by Douglass, Susan L., (Susan Lynn)
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Describes Islamic peoples from the seventh to the sixteenth century, covering geography, communication, transportation, exploration, politics, law, the military, the social class system, the economy, family and social trends, religion, philosophy, science, technology, health, th…
Vol. 5: Barn burning / William Faulkner -- Big blonde / Dorothy Parker -- Blood-burning moon / Jean Toomer -- Boys and girls / Alice Munro -- The death of Ivan Ilych / Leo Tolstoy -- The demon lover / Elizabeth Bowen -- Guests of the nation / Frank O'Connor -- Han's crime / Shig…
Each entry contains author biography, plot summary, characters, themes, style, historical context, critical overview, and criticism.
Each entry contains author biography, plot summary, characters, themes, style, historical context, critical overview, and criticism.
Presents vital information on the most-studied short stories at the high school and early-college levels. Each entry contains author biography, plot summary, characters, themes, style, historical context, critical overview, and criticism.
A comprehensive overview of ancient Egyptian civilization from 2615 to 332 B.C., which covers world events, geography, the arts, social classes, religion and philosophy, science and technology, health, communication and exploration, politics, the military, the economy, family, a…
A comprehensive overview of ancient Egyptian civilization from 2615 to 332 B.C., which covers world events, geography, the arts, social classes, religion and philosophy, science and technology, health, communication and exploration, politics, the military, the economy, family, a…
Examines major civilizations that have flourished from antiquity to modern times, with a global perspective and a strong emphasis on daily life and social history. This volume provides in-depth coverage of ancient Egypt, 2615-332 B.C.E.