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Delving into the art of Islamic cartography, this book highlights the contributions of Muslim map-makers from the ninth to the nineteenth centuries, showcasing their explorations across diverse regions. It emphasizes the innovative techniques of figures like al-Khwarazmi and al-Idrisi, who blended artistry with scientific knowledge. The maps produced were not only visually captivating but also politically significant, reflecting the rich cultural diversity of the Islamic world and the profound relationship between geography, art, and knowledge during this era.

Yossef Rapoport's work challenges the notion of Muslim women's legal inferiority by examining high divorce rates in medieval Islamic societies. He highlights how marriages in Cairo, Damascus, and Jerusalem differed from patriarchal ideals, showcasing women's economic independence and the normalization of divorce. This engaging social history intertwines personal narratives, appealing to scholars of women's and gender history in Islam.