Historical Dictionary of the Druzes

Informationen zum Autor By Samy Swayd Klappentext This second edition of Historical Dictionary of the Druzes covers their history through a chronology, an introductory essay, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 1000 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about the Druzes. Inhaltsverzeichnis Editor¿s Foreword Jon WoronoffPreface Acknowledgments Reader¿s Note Acronyms and AbbreviationsMaps Druze Communities in the Middle East Druze Towns and Villages in Lebanon Druze Towns and Villages in Syria Druze Towns and Villages in IsraelChronology Introduction THE DICTIONARYAppendixes A. The Fatimis B. The Buhturis C. The Ma'nis D. The ShihabisBibliographyAbout the Author

Product details

• Authors: Samy Swayd
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 06.03.2015
• EAN: 9781442246164
• ISBN: 978-1-4422-4616-4
• No. of pages: 348
• Series: Historical Dictionaries of Peoples and Cultures; Historical Dictionaries of Peoples and Cultures
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous