Between 632 and around 1250, the Islamic Empire was one of the world's most advanced civilizations.The home of Islam was the Arabian Peninsula, inhabited by nomadic tribes, but it grew to encompass Syria, North Africa and Spain. It was Muhammad who unified the various Arab tribes to create the Islamic Civilization. The beliefs of Muhammed grew into the Qur'an which summond all Arabs to submit to God's will. It was Muhammad's teachings in the Qur'an that formed the foundation of the religion of Islam. Baghdad became the centre of the Islamic Civilization. Administration was based there and...
Between 632 and around 1250, the Islamic Empire was one of the world's most advanced civilizations.The home of Islam was the Arabian Peninsula, inhabi...
A brilliant introduction to the importance of palaeontology, which illustrates with fun captions and photographs how fossils show us the ways in which our species - and others - have evolved over millions of years.
A brilliant introduction to the importance of palaeontology, which illustrates with fun captions and photographs how fossils show us the ways in which...
Part of the highly successful Mini Encyclopedia series, Pets includes 300 animals from around the world, offering a wealth of fascinating information on their background, breeding and natural habitat.
Part of the highly successful Mini Encyclopedia series, Pets includes 300 animals from around the world, offering a wealth of fascinating information ...
From the Georgian houses of Edinburgh's New Town to the Victorian grandeur of Glasgow, from the Highlands to the many lochs, from the remote islands in the Hebrides to the majesty of Glenfinnan Viaduct, this book is packed with more than 200 spectacular photographs.
From the Georgian houses of Edinburgh's New Town to the Victorian grandeur of Glasgow, from the Highlands to the many lochs, from the remote islands i...
