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From: (Henry Soszynski)
Subject: Re: Islamic Royal Genealogy
Date: Mon, 02 Dec 2002 11:06:28 GMT
References: <3DEACD9B.A458D22D@cowboy.net>


On Mon, 2 Dec 2002 01:01:46 +0000 (UTC), (The
Williams Family) wrote:

>Hello,
>
> Could anyone point out good sources (preferably something equivalent
>to the ES) concerning Islamic ruling families & their genealogies? I've
>heard of C. E. Bosworth's "New Islamic Dynasties" and Stanley
>Lane-Poole's "Mohammadan Dynasties" but I'm not familiar with them. Are
>they any good for genealogical purposes? Thanks very much!
>
>Sincerely,
>Kelsey J. Williams
Greetings,
I own "New Islamic Dynasties" and it is not worthwhile
purchasing for genealogical reasons, the book consists of regnal lists
only, though the author has tried to indicate relationships where
possible. For Kuwait, Alan Rush's book is invaluable.
Cheers,
Henry
INDIAN PRINCELY STATES
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http://www.uq.net.au/~zzhsoszy/ips/

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