The acclaimed New Encyclopedia of Islam has been completely revised, updated, and re-designed in a fresh larger-format, with more than 1,500 entries. The New Encyclopedia of Islam is unique as a single-volume work that encompasses the beliefs, practices, history, and culture of the Islamic world.
The Economist described the first edition as “a miracle” for its readability; the Independent hailed “a magnificent achievement.” The book is suitable for novices and scholars alike. In this expanded new edition, with an extensive chronology, Cyril Glasse provides a truly unrivaled study of one of the world’s great religions.
The New Encyclopedia of Islam
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Author(s)Cyril Glassé
PublisherRowman & Littlefield Publishers
ISBN / ASIN1442223480
ISBN-139781442223486
AvailabilityUsually ships in 24 hours
Sales Rank636,145
MarketplaceUnited States 🇺🇸