Introduction by Julia Bray
The empire
The caliphs
The princes of the empire
Christians and Jews
Shi'ah
The administration
The wazir
Finances
The Court
The nobility
The slaves
The savant
Theology
The schools of jurisprudence
The qadi
Philology
Literature
Geography
Religion
Manners and morals
The standard of living
Municipal organization
The festivals
Land products
Industry
Trade
Inland navigation
Communication by road
Marine navigation
Bibliography
Index