This work sets out in a concise format, the laws governing Islamic society as dictated by the Qoran. Among the topics discussed are fundamental social matters relating to marital relations, slavery, inheritance, charities, criminal offences, trade and commerce, and food. In addition, various appendices treat sects and divisions, and other matters relating to the main theme. Muhammed not only codified the religion, he also appeared as a social reformer, and the direction his reforms took was naturally determined by the character of the practices which operated in Arabia at the time of his...

An annotated introduction exploring the contemporary importance of the book The House Servants Directory, the identity and character of the author, and its significance in American history.

An annotated introduction exploring the contemporary importance of the book The House Servants Directory, the identity and character of the author, and its significance in American history.

Full of humor and wit, this book was offered in 1827 in order that servants be given a handbook by which they might more efficiently perform the duties for which they were being paid.

With great humour and vitality, Robert Roberts evokes his Edwardian childhood in the vivid portrait of a vanished community. Breathing the smoke from the factory chimneys, the children of Salford struggled daily to survive the grinding poverty that surrounded them. Sharing lively games along the railways lines and canal banks, their lives were rich in experience and comradeship.

A medic's pictorial autobiography of World War II. He was a participant in all major First Army battles from D+10 to V-E Day. Experiences also include: basic training, the boat trip to Britain and the "point system" ticket home

First Published in 1995. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.