Encyclopedia of the history of Jeddah city - two parts

Presents / Encyclopedia of the history of Jeddah city, by author / Abdul Quddus Al-Ansari, a comprehensive record of the history and civilization of Jeddah city through two encyclopedic volumes. The first part covers geographical and historical aspects such as the origin of the name, the age of the city, and its urban development, in addition to its health, educational, social, and economic conditions across ages, with mention of its rulers, judges, and scholars. The second part focuses on modern and civilizational features such as the municipality and projects, mosques and hotels, banks and industry, antiquities and arts, proverbs and the local dialect. It also includes chapters on literature and writers, wild neighborhoods, plants, and fish, with appendices rich in pictures, reports, and detailed indexes.