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ISBN:
Category : Geography, Arab
Languages : en
Pages : 390
Book Description
Texts and Studies on the Historical Geography and Topography of India and South East Asia
Author: Texts and Studies on the Historical Geography and Topography of India and South East Asia
Author: Fuat SezginPublisher:
ISBN: 9783829811156
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Selections from Subh al-A'shā by al-Qalqashandi, Clerk of the Mamluk Court
Author: Tarek Galal AbdelhamidPublisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1315405245
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 562
Book Description
Ṣubḥ al-A‘shā by al-Qalqashandī is a manual for chancery clerks completed in 1412 and a vital source of information on Fatimid and Mamluk Egypt which, for the first time, has been translated into English. The text provides valuable insight into the Mamluk and earlier Muslim eras. The selections presented in this volume describe Cairo, Fustat and the Cairo Citadel and give a detailed picture of the Fatimid (AD 969–1172), Ayyubid (AD 1172-1250) and Mamluk (AD 1250–1412) court customs, rituals and protocols, and depict how the Mamluk Sultanate was ruled. It also contains a wealth of details covering the geography, history and state administration systems of medieval Egypt. An introduction preceding the translation contextualizes al-Qalqashandī’s role and manu□script, as well as introducing the man himself, while detailed notes accompany the translation to explain and elaborate on the content of the material. The volume concludes with an extensive glossary of terms which forms a mini-encyclopaedia of the Fatimid and Mamluk periods. This translation will be a valuable resource for any student of medieval Islamic history.
WORLD REGIONAL GEOGRAPHY. (PRODUCT ID 23958336).
Author: CAITLIN. FINLAYSONHistorical Atlas of Northeast Asia, 1590-2010
Author: Narangoa LiPublisher: Columbia University Press
ISBN: 0231537166
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 353
Book Description
Four hundred years ago, indigenous peoples occupied the vast region that today encompasses Korea, Manchuria, the Mongolian Plateau, and Eastern Siberia. Over time, these populations struggled to maintain autonomy as Russia, China, and Japan sought hegemony over the region. Especially from the turn of the twentieth century onward, indigenous peoples pursued self-determination in a number of ways, and new states, many of them now largely forgotten, rose and fell as great power imperialism, indigenous nationalism, and modern ideologies competed for dominance. This atlas tracks the political configuration of Northeast Asia in ten-year segments from 1590 to 1890, in five-year segments from 1890 to 1960, and in ten-year segments from 1960 to 2010, delineating the distinct history and importance of the region. The text follows the rise and fall of the Qing dynasty in China, founded by the semi-nomadic Manchus; the Russian colonization of Siberia; the growth of Japanese influence; the movements of peoples, armies, and borders; and political, social, and economic developments—reflecting the turbulence of the land that was once the world's "cradle of conflict." Compiled from detailed research in English, Chinese, Japanese, French, Dutch, German, Mongolian, and Russian sources, the Historical Atlas of Northeast Asia incorporates information made public with the fall of the Soviet Union and includes fifty-five specially drawn maps, as well as twenty historical maps contrasting local and outsider perspectives. Four introductory maps survey the region's diverse topography, climate, vegetation, and ethnicity.
Index Islamicus
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Category : Africa, North
Languages : en
Pages : 584
Book Description
A bibliography of books and index of articles in periodicals on Islam and the Muslim world. Also includes reviews.
The Art of South and Southeast Asia
Author: Steven KossakPublisher: Metropolitan Museum of Art
ISBN: 0870999923
Category : Art, South Asian
Languages : en
Pages : 169
Book Description
Presents works of art selected from the South and Southeast Asian and Islamic collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, lessons plans, and classroom activities.
The Art of Eastern India
Author: Frederick M. AsherPublisher: U of Minnesota Press
ISBN: 1452912254
Category : Art, Indic
Languages : en
Pages : 274
Book Description
Early Southeast Asia
Author: O. W. WoltersPublisher: Cornell University Press
ISBN: 1501731157
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 267
Book Description
A collection of the classic essays of O. W. Wolters, reflecting his radiant and meticulous lifelong study of premodern Southeast Asia, its literature, trade, government, and vanished cities. Included is an intellectual biography by the editor, which covers Wolters's professional lives as a member of the Malayan Civil Service and, later, as a scholar. This volume displays the extraordinary range of Oliver Wolters's work in early Indonesian, Vietnamese, Cambodian, and Thai history.
The History, Antiquities, Topography, and Statistics of Eastern India
Author: Robert Montgomery MartinPublisher: Legare Street Press
ISBN: 9781019638231
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This book provides a comprehensive history of Eastern India, including the regions of Bengal, Bihar, Orissa, and Assam. The book includes information on the history, politics, and society of the region, as well as its geography, natural resources, and culture. The book is a valuable resource for those interested in the history and culture of India. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.