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Ibn ‘Asakir’s massive Ta'rikh madinat Dimashq (TMD) is a veritable gold mine of information for our understanding of the first five and one-half centuries of Islamic history. This book offers…
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James E. Lindsay
This book provides an intimate look into the daily life of the medieval Islamic world, and is thus an invaluable resource for students and general readers alike interested in understanding…
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James Lindsay
Describing various aspects of life in complex historical eras - cultural, social, religious, and political, this work details such day-to-day activities as cooking, games, dress, and parenting.
Drawn from greater Syria, northern Mesopotamia, and Egypt, the sources in this anthology – many of which are translated into English for the first time here–provide eyewitness and contemporary historical…
Drawn from greater Syria, northern Mesopotamia, and Egypt, the sources in this anthology-many of which are translated into English for the first time here–provide eyewitness and contemporary historical accounts of…
Recently, there has been an increased interest in research on personality, temperament, and behavioral syndromes (henceforth to be referred to as personality) in nonhuman primates and other animals.
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James M. Lindsay,Michael E. O'Hanlon
The authors provide a sound critique of the standard positions and hyperboles of both advocates and opponents, as well as an accessible primer on the types, advantages, and limitations of…
F. Scott Spencer
Arguably the biggest blockbuster love song ever composed, the Song of Songs holds a unique place in Jewish and Christian canons as the holiest book, in the minds of some…