Encyclopedia of Islam and the Muslim world / editor in chief, Richard C. Martin. - New York : Macmillan Reference USA : Thomson/Gale, c2004. - 2 v. (xxxv, 823 p.) : ill. (some col.), maps (some col.) ; 29 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

v. 1. A-L -- v. 2. M-Z, index.

"This two-volume set on Islam is a timely resource aimed at the general reader. More than 500 articles, 200-5,000 words in length, describe the Islamic world from its known beginnings to the present day. A 'Synoptic Outline of Entries' at the beginning of volume one presents a thematic overview of the encyclopedia that facilitates browsing. A glossary of terms and a pronunciation key appear at the end of volume two, followed by genealogies, timelines, and a detailed index."--"Reference that rocks," American Libraries, May 2005.

0028656032 (set) 0028656040 (v. 1) 0028656059 (v. 2)

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Islam--Encyclopedias.

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