Articles on aspects of the development of Islamic civilization, focussing on Asia and cultural contact between the Islamic East and the European West in Spain, Syria, and Sicily.
An extended essay on the history of Middle Eastern Islam, from the time of Mohammed to the 20th century.
Covers the 7th to the 17th centuries, including information about Islamic art; bibliography.
A companion site to the PBS television series "Islam: Empire of Faith", which presented the history of Islam from the time of Muhammad to the Ottoman sultans. Includes educational resources, interactive timeline, and articles on Islam and Muslim culture.
A brief history of Islam, and of the development of Muslim culture.
An interactive database for the study of Islamic Culture, particularly in the early centuries. Includes maps, articles, biographies and a timeline.
A multimedia presentation of the history of Islam, from pre-Islamic society to the decline of the Caliphate.
A collection of articles and biographies covering the time of Muhammed, the Rightly Guided Caliphs, Wahhabism, the Ottomans, and Islam in North America.
A lecture by Professor G Rempel (Western New England College, US) explores the expansion of Islam, and its contribution to science and culture.
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