Almond Blossoms and Beyond

Authoritative information and wonderful images At the back of the book is a 12page foldout timeline which can be detached and displayed on a wall or noticeboard... » 

Authoritative information and wonderful images At the back of the book is a 12page foldout timeline which can be detached and displayed on a wall or noticeboard offering an attractive quick visual reference to the key periods eventsand developments of Islamic civilizations from approximately the 7th to the20th centuries AD. The 32page book offers introductions to each of the periodsand dynasties with short sections on particular themes and on the greatachievements of Islamic art and culture over the centuries. Both book andtimeline are richly illustrated throughout with color photographs includingnumerous objects from museum collections. «