Pocket Timeline of Islamic Civilizations [Hardcover]

Nicholas Badcott (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 13, 2009

A handy pocket-sized reference to the distinctive artistic, scientific and political achievements of Islamic cultures from approximately the 7th to the 20th centuries AD
* 12-page detachable foldout timeline, perfect for wall display
* For children and adults, perfect for school or home
* Colorful, clear layout
* 32-page book supports and expands on the information in the timeline
* Authoritative information and wonderful images
At the back of the book is a 12-page foldout timeline which can be detached and displayed on a wall or notice board, offering an attractive quick visual reference to the key periods, events and developments of Islamic civilizations from approximately the 7th to the 20th centuries AD.
The 32-page book offers introductions to each of the periods and dynasties, with short sections on particular themes and on the great achievements of Islamic art and culture over the centuries. Both book and timeline are richly illustrated throughout with color photographs, including numerous objects from museum collections.
Contents
Early Islamic World AD 570-660
The Umayyads 661-750
The Abbasids 749-1258
Islamic Spain 756-1031
The Fatimids 909-1171
The Seljuqs 1038-1307
The Zengids and Ayyubids 1127-1250
The Mamluks 1250-1517
The Ilkhanids 1256-1353
The Timurids 1370-1506
The Ottomans 1299-1922
The Safavids 1501-1722
The Mughals 1526-1858
Map
Further Reading
Foldout timeline

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 7 Up—Badcott takes readers on a colorful and captivating tour of Islamic civilizations from the 7th to the 20th century. He discusses the rise and fall of dynasties, along with their achievements and contributions in art, medicine, architecture, commerce, and science. The book focuses on the early Islamic world, including the Umayyads, Abbasids, Fatimids, Seljuqs, and so on, through the Mughals. The writing style is easy to read, and all Islamic or Arabic terminology is italicized. Attractive color photographs of buildings, pottery, jewelry, art, and inventions help maintain readers' interest throughout. An informative but problematic for libraries 12-page detachable time line is included. Unfortunately, there is no glossary, and the suggestions for further reading are all adult titles. The contents and format of this book make it a highly welcome travel guide.—Fawzia Gilani-Williams, An-Noor School, Windsor, Ontario END

About the Author

Nicholas Badcott is the Arab World Education Officer at the British Museum.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Interlink Pub Group; 1st edition (April 13, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1566567580
• ISBN-13: 978-1566567589
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 6.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,981,033 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A highly recommended resource for anyone seeking an concise overview of Islamic history, July 15, 2009

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pocket Timeline of Islamic Civilizations (Hardcover)

Prior to 9/11, what most Americans new about Islamic history and culture was derived from old movies and a bit of the crusader era from out-of-date highschool history books. But all that has changed now with the attacks of militant Islamic political factions against American targets and our military involvement in such nations as Iraq, Afghanistan, and Pakistan. "Pocket Timeline of Islamic Civilization" is a 32-page, color illustrated, hard cover compendium of information compiled by Nicholas Badcott (Arab World Education Officer, the British Museum, London, England) that provides an informed and informative overview of the history and accomplishments of Islam including the Umayyads, Bbbasids, Fatimids, Seljugs, Zengids, Ayyubids, Mamluks, Ilkhands, Ottomans, Timurids, Safavids, and Mughals. Enhanced with a twelve-page pull-out timeline format, and featuring a bibliography and website list, the "Pocket Timeline of Islamic Civilization" is very handy and highly recommended resource for anyone seeking an concise overview of Islamic history from its earliest days down to the modern era.

3.0 out of 5 stars Islam Muslim Wall Timeline Chart, October 8, 2009

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William Garrison Jr. (Bellevue, WA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pocket Timeline of Islamic Civilizations (Hardcover)

The first two-thirds (32 pages) of this booklet [8vo in size] very briefly identifies the highlights of Islam throughout the Middle East, since the time of Mohammad to the end of the Muslim caliphate of Ottoman Turkey in 1924. The last third is a continuous oblong, 1-page sheet (with 12 accordion-folded, high-quality pages) showing the history of Islam in a long timeline-style chart. This timeline chart can be easily removed from the book for display on a wall. Many colorful Islamic objects (coins, buildings, vases, etc.) are shown in both portions. Obviously, for this short booklet, not much `deep' analysis can be presented. Both portions of this book are color-coded into the various Islamic `dynasties': the Umayyads, the Abbasods, the etc. But how each dynasty developed is not explicitly stated in the timeline. The timeline notes that "The Umayyds kill Husayn, son of Ali and grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, at Karbala, Iraq", but it fails to note the significance of this: the development of the `split' between the Sunni and the Shia sects of Islam. Sadly, the timeline really doesn't explain much, more `factoidish' in nature. The creation of Israel and the Palestinian `issue' is ignored. It will do until a more educational, and useful, wall-timeline chart is produced.