Encyclopaedia of Islam, Volume III (H-Iram): [Fasc. 41-60, 60a]

The Encylcopaedia of Islam (New Edition) sets out the present state of knowledge of the Islamic world. It is a key to understanding the world of Islam, not only the religion itself but also the believers and the countries in which they live. The work embraces articles on distinguished Muslims of every age and land; on tribes and dynasties; on the crafts and sciences; on political and religious institutions; on the geography; ethnography; flora and fauna of the various countries and on the history, topography and monuments of the major towns and cities. This New Edition is published in double fascicules of 128 pages. Eight to ten fascicules make up one volume. Upon completion of a volume, covers and prelims are supplied for binding.