Download or read book Encyclopedia of Islam and the Muslim World written by Richard C. Martin and published by MacMillan Reference Library. This book was released on 2004 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This encyclopedia looks at Islam's role in the modern world, doing so in the context of the religion's history and development over the last 13 centuries. Containing thematic articles, biographies of key figures, definitions, illustrations, maps and more, this new encyclopedia fills a need in this key area of religious studies.