This concise book is among the finest introductions to Islam for an educated readership. Its content is authentic; reliable; and powerfully presented -- written by an Islamic scholar; Dr. Abdul Wadod Shalabi; who combines traditional religious training from al-Azhar University and Western education from the University of Cambridge; where the author received his doctorate. Also; it has been edited by Abd al-Hakim Murad; himself a scholar.
#546921 in Books 2013-09-19 2013-09-19Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.40 x 1.10 x 11.50l; 2.80 #File Name: 1909160679224 pages
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful. Good Quick ReferenceBy nevadavetThis is a very well done book for reference or as a general guide to model building; the best feature is a one page horizonal format color painting (drawing) of each vessel. The opposite page (left) from the drawing contains general information about the vessel and brief operational notes. There is at least one vessel of each major combat type used in the civil war. so as you are reading other material on the civil war and a vessel comes up; you can refer to this book quickly and see what the other publication is referring to. I would recommend this book to civil war buffs in general and possibly to naval historians who desire a general view of ships of the American Civil War. I would not recommend this to one looking for plans or in-depth detail of a specific vessel or vessels; or for in-depth description of naval operations. Overall; good value for the money.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. CSN versus USN - Ship TypesBy GrantThis is one of the better books in this genre. It gives a good view of the types of vessels used in the USN and The CSN. The fact that the USN had such an advantage in facilities; vessels; manpower; and ship building capability does not overshadow the ingenuity and new vessel types that the CSN were able to build and operate. The fact that the Hampton Roads battle between CSS VIRGINIA and USS MONITOR changed the face of naval warfare forever is simply the door opener to the facts provided on both navies.Civil War buffs; especially those interested in the naval aspects of the war between the states should have this book in their library.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. I highly recommend this a piece to fill in a blank hole ...By Feldmar TwomblebeeThere actually was a water born element to the Civil War despite what fans of Grant and Lee might think. I highly recommend this a piece to fill in a blank hole in the puzzle.
