Quick view Trade and Commerce in the Early Islamic World by Allison Lassieur This important book shows how trade and commerce spread with the conquests made by the early Islamic empires. Key topics explored include: transportation by caravans, ships, and boats; monetary systems; famous explorers and traders; interactions with the... View Details
Quick view What Is a Theocracy? by Sarah B Boyle This interesting book describes the characteristics of a theocracy, a political system in which a deity, or god, is considered to be the supreme ruler of the state. Religion plays the central role in governing, and representatives who govern are... View Details
Quick view What Is a Monarchy? by Margaret R Mead This intriguing book describes the characteristics of a monarchy, a political system in which political power (usually inherited) rests with a monarcha king or queen. Today, only six nations around the world are termed absolute monarchies in which the... View Details
Quick view Government and Law in the Early Islamic World by Trudee Romanek 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;... View Details
Quick view The Rise of Nationalism: The Arab World, Turkey, and Iran by Barry Rubin Examines the ideological background of nationalist movements in the Middle East, including Jewish nationalism in Palestine, tracing the way these movements grew and developed. View Details
Quick view Social Progress and Sustainability: The Near East by Don Rauf When it comes to social progress and sustainability, the Near East faces many challenges. In this region where three major religions Christianity, Judaism, and Islam originated, Islam is the mostly widely followed. Religious differences have caused... View Details
Quick view AIDS and Health Issues by LeeAnne Gelletly Millions of Africans die each year from infectious diseases, such as AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis; from poor nutrition or lack of clean drinking water; or from diseases like measles and polio that have been conquered in developed countries through the... View Details
Quick view Governance and Leadership in Africa by Robert I Rotberg Many of the problems in Africa today, including widespread poverty and civil unrest, can be traced to the continents legacy of bad governance. In the post-independence period, authoritarian strongmen took control of many countries, enriching themselves... View Details