Provides a detailed study of the alchemical developments and practices of Medieval Muslims.

Furnishes an examination of Christian and Islamic contributions to the field of chemistry during the Middle Ages.

Reviews Muslim contributions to the field of chemistry and profiles the accomplishments of the noted 8th century alchemist al-Razi.

Chronicles the development of the chemical sciences by Arab scholars beginning in the 7th century AD.

Chronicles Muslims breakthroughs in the fields of chemistry and alchemy before the European Renaissance.

Profiles the Muslim period of discovery in the chemical sciences. Describes the invention of the alembic by Islamic scientists.