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Provides an opportunity to study a non-European society and to make comparisons between its developments and achievements and those of Christian Europe. The book blends political, social, economic, religious and cultural themes in line with National Curriculum attainment targets. Providing an opportunity to study a non-European society and to make comparisons between its developments and achievements and those of Christian Europe, this book blends political, social, economic, religious and cultural themes in line with National Curriculum attainment targets. Supported by a diverse range of written and pictorial sources, a study is made of the rise and development of Islamic society and Islamic achievements in science and technology. The authors have also together written "Modern Medicine". Paula Bartley is the series editor for the "Cambridge Women in History Series" and has also written "Life in the Industrial Revolution" for "The Past in Question Series".