Examines life in the Islamic world during the European Middle Ages, including the origin and spread of the faith, government, warfare, scholarship, medicine, commerce, the arts, and Islamic influences in other areas.

Includes index.

Before we start -- Where in the world? -- Who we'll meet -- A little bit of history -- The Islamic world -- Islamic rulers -- Friends and enemies -- Islamic learning -- Islamic medicine -- Islamic trade -- Art and architecture -- The spread of Islam -- The Islamic legacy.