The Genius of Arab civilization: source of Renaissance / John S. Badeau . [et al.]; John R. Hayes, editor

Badeau, John Stothoff. Hayes, John R. (John Richard)

ISBN 10: 0262580632 / ISBN 13: 9780262580632

Edité par Cambridge, Mass. : MIT Press, 1983

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Near fine copy in the original stiff-card wrappers; edges very slightly dust-dulled and toned. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description: x, 260 pages: ill. (some col.), col. maps; 32 cm. Subjects: Civilization, Arab. Civilization, Arab History.Islamic civilization. Arab civilization to 1982. 1 Kg.

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Détails bibliographiques

• Titre: The Genius of Arab civilization: source of Renaissance / John S. Badeau . [et al.]; John R. Hayes, editor
• Éditeur: Cambridge, Mass. : MIT Press
• Date de parution: 1983
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN à 10 chiffres: 0262580632
• ISBN à 13 chiffres: 9780262580632
• Reliure: Couverture souple
• Édition: 2nd Edition.
• Poids: 1 kilogramme

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Synopsis

This profusely illustrated book introduces the general reader to the cultural achievements and heritage of the Arabs. Its main topics are the Arab role in Islamic culture, literature, philosophy and history, architecture and art, the exact sciences, life sciences, mechanical technology, trade and commerce. This new edition contains a chapter on Arabic music, including additional photographs and line drawings of instruments and scores. Other sections have been updated and the Guide to Further Reading has been greatly expanded. The cloth edition contains over 90 full-color illustrations. These are reproduced in black and white in the paperback edition.