Government and Law in the Early Islamic World

by Trudee Romanek

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780778721758
Publisher:	Crabtree Publishing Company
Publication date:	09/01/2010
Series:	Life in the Early Islamic World
Pages:	48
Sales rank:	1,131,262
Product dimensions:	8.90(w) x 7.10(h) x 0.10(d)
Lexile:	940L (what's this?)
Age Range:	11 - 14 Years