This informative book looks at how early Islamic empires were governed. Fascinating topics explored include: the caliphs, or spiritual leaders; tolerance of other religions; non-Muslims paying taxes not to be in the Muslim army; sultans, palaces, and palace life; Sharia law; kings and queens in India; tribes and clans in Arabia and Kashmir.

This breathtaking new series from Crabtree brings to life the people and events of the Renaissance! Young readers will be enthralled as they follow Europe's cultural transformation through the Middle Ages to the Modern Age. Delightful drawings illustrate the artistic, scientific, and societal changes and developments of this amazing era. "Religion in the Renaissance" features the growth and dominance of the Catholic Church in northern Europe, its influence on art and architecture, and how it was eventually challenged and by whom. Other religions were at best accepted but mostly suppressed, threatened, or violently overthrown. Kings and queens working with the Church dominated the political scene.

This breathtaking new series from Crabtree brings to life the people and events of the Renaissance! Young readers will be enthralled as they follow Europe's cultural transformation through the Middle Ages to the Modern Age. Delightful drawings illustrate the artistic, scientific, and societal changes and developments of this amazing era. "Cities and Statecraft in the Renaissance" looks at the rise of trade, commerce, guilds, and the merchant and ruling classes in northern Europe. This influenced the growth of towns, cities, states, and regions, who competed with one another for power, artistic talent, and creativity. At the same time, people rich and poor were struggling to establish new forms of society and government.

Life in an Industrial City looks at everyday life in cities that have grown up around a particular industry. Most people in these cities work in factories, warehouses, ports, airports, or transportation. This book focuses on Houston, Texas, and looks at how people live, work, and relax in the industrial part of the city. It also highlights the problems of a big industrial city, and compares Houston to similar cities around the world.