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Historical dictionary of the Druzes

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<span><span>This second edition of </span><span style=""font-style:italic;"">Historical Dictionary of the Druzes</span><span> 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.</span></span>

Title Historical dictionary of the Druzes / Samy Swayd.
Edition 2nd ed.
Publisher Lanham, Maryland : Rowman & Littlefield
Creation Date 2015
Notes Description based upon print version of record.
Includes bibliographical references.
English
Content Contents
Editor's Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgments
Readerʼs Notes
Acronyms and Abbreviations
Maps
Chronology
Introduction
THE DICTIONARY
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
Y
Z
Appendix A
Appendix B
Appendix C
Appendix D
Bibliography
About the Author
Series Historical Dictionaries of Peoples and Cultures
Extent 1 online resource (349 p.)
Language English
Copyright Date ©2015
National Library system number 997012635400805171
MARC RECORDS
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