The Islamic Empires
, by Spilsbury, Richard- ISBN: 9781410929112 | 1410929116
- Cover: Hardcover
- Copyright: 9/15/2007
Why do Muslims always wash before entering a mosque? Where can you see a tree made of gold and silver? Why should you avoid beating a sultan at chess? This title uncovers the mysteries of life in the ancient Islamic world. Discover what riding a camel across the desert was really like, why Islamic doctors were so good at healing their patients, and why the River Euphrates once turned black.