An online resource for researchers in the field of manuscripts and heritage maintained by the Director of the Manuscripts and Acquisitions Administration at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina. Includes catalogs, audio and visual materials, lectures and discussion forums.

An account of Islamic rule in Egypt in the period 960-1517, covering the Fatimids, Ayyubids and Mamluks.

An on-line book by Richard Hooker, of Washington Sate University; covers the history of Islam, from pre-Islamic times through to the Abbassid dynasty.

A chronology of Islam, from c570 to 2001. Includes some source material, and articles on various historical periods.

Chronological highlights of Muslim history, divided according to dynasties.

Profiles of the major and minor Muslim dynasties, form the Islamic Dictionary.

A classified bibliography of books and articles for students of Muslim history (primarily of mediaeval Islam).