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62 pp.
| Barron's |
February, 2003 |
TradeISBN 0-7641-5631-4$$14.95
(4)
4-6
Although small maps are integrated into this wide-ranging overview of the Islamic world, this is not an atlas. The book's focus is on history, culture, and traditions rather than geography. Overly busy double-page spreads include photos, illustrations, and reproductions, all of which compete for space with small-print captions and text. Browsers will glean some information on a variety of topics. Ind.