Istanbul: An Islamic History Guide - Couverture souple

Akhter, Dr Muhammad Wajid

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1805142720 ISBN 13 : 9781805142720

Editeur : Matador, 2024

Synopsis

Experiencing a city without knowing the history is like watching a blockbuster movie without a story – all sets and visuals, but devoid of dialogue, plot, and drama. We are travelling more than ever, but the story telling has not kept up. An amazing city like Istanbul becomes just another mosque, another palace and yet another sultan.

This book aims to bring to life the stories behind the locations. Each story is accompanied by a lesson that can be applied to our lives. Why does a chain hang over the entrance to the Blue Mosque? Why do the chandeliers of Grand Mosques often have an ostrich egg at their centre? Who was Fatih and what made him special?

This is a guidebook that prioritises the history of the locations and lessons we can learn from the past.

If you want to experience Istanbul in a way that is a feast for the heart and mind as much as it is for the eyes and stomach, read on.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Dr Muhammad Wajid Akhter is the founder of Charity Week for orphans and children in need, an international project helping to raise millions for the most vulnerable across the world. Apart from being a medical doctor in London, he also lectures in social media and the History of Medicine and is the co-founder of The Islamic History Channel. He is contactable on: info@islamichistorychannel.org

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Matador
• Date d'édition: 2024
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1805142720
• ISBN 13: 9781805142720
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 312
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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