Government and law in the early Islamic world

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  • Trudee Romanek.
  • Romanek, Trudee
  • Catharines, Ont. ; New York : Crabtree Publishing, c2013.
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    Information & Library Science Library — Juvenile

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    J320.917 Romanek
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    Summary

    This informative book looks at how early Islamic empires were governed. Fascinating topics explored include: the caliphs, or spiritual leaders; tolerance of other religions; non-Muslims paying taxes not to be in the Muslim army; sultans, palaces, and palace life; Sharia law; kings and queens in India; tribes and clans in Arabia and Kashmir.

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    Contents

    In the beginning -- Tribal life -- The trusted one -- Single leader -- Early government -- Early dynasties -- The challengers -- Sharia law -- Islamic justice -- Scoundrels and invaders -- Other communities -- Crusades -- Ottomans -- Suleiman's laws -- Beyond the Middle East -- Modern times -- Biographies -- Timelines.

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    Description:
    48 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 24 cm.
    Series:
    Life in the early Islamic world
    Published:
    Catharines, Ont. ; New York : Crabtree Publishing, c2013.
    Language:
    English
    Notes:
    Includes bibliographical references (page 47) and index.
    Genre or Form:
    Juvenile literature
    ISBN:
    9780778721680
    077872168X
    9780778721758
    0778721752
    9781427198396
    142719839X
    9781427195616
    1427195617
    OCLC Number:
    815044271
    Other Identifiers:
    LCCN: 2012043535

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