Islamic Empires 600-1650
Hodder History

By John D. Clare
January 2004
Hodder Education
ISBN: 9780340811993
Distributed by Trans-Atlantic Publications
46 pages, Illustrated
$32.50 Paper original


This book includes all the features of the bestselling Hodder History series, which is up-to-date, motivating, differentiated and flexible.

It covers the rise and fall of Islamic Empires from c600 to c1650 including chapters on: The Dawn of Islam; The Empire Unfurls; Islamic Civilisation; Holy Wars; The Mughal Empire.

Investigations which encourage pupils to become historical detectives and develop their enquiry skills are on fascinating topics such as: The Life of Women; Survival Skills for Rulers; Salah-ad-Din and Richard the Lionheart.

As well as promoting historical skills this book integrates literacy through its guidance on questions.



Table of Contents:
THE DAWN OF ISLAM

THE EMPIRE UNFURLS 632-1000

ISLAMIC CIVILISATION

HOLY WARS 1000-1500

NEW EMPIRES FOR OLD 1500-1650

 

 

 

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