Lizann Flatt

"The books are well constructed overall. Readers could read the text continuously, but each book is structured in short, clear sections that permit readers to zero in on specific issues as needed. The visual design complements the written text effectively and is also organized for browsing, with numerous sidebars, highlighted key terms, and a rich mix of full-colour images, both photographs and artwork. The books also contain typical useful features such as in-line glossing (as well as a glossary), an index, biographies of high-profile historical Islamic figures, and a list of texts for further research, including online sources."

Complete review appears in RESOURCE LINKS Vol. 17, Issue 5, pp. 14–15 (as part of the series Life in the Early Islamic World)… (meer)