The Genius of Islam
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Examine the remarkable scientific and cultural achievements of the Islamic Empire during the medieval period—innovations that remain foundational to our contemporary world. This authoritative work traces Islam's multifaceted contributions: the numerical systems essential to modern mathematics, horticultural advances that revolutionized food cultivation, musical traditions woven into Western performance practices, and structural engineering that shaped urban architecture. Often functioning as a critical intellectual bridge between disparate civilizations, the Islamic world's groundbreaking discoveries have frequently been obscured by historical oversight. Through Bryn Barnard's expertly crafted narrative and resplendent full-color illustrations, readers gain comprehensive insight into these pivotal yet underrecognized achievements. A meticulously researched and visually engaging resource that establishes Islam's essential contribution to the intellectual and technological infrastructure of the modern era.
- ISBN : 9780375840722
- Written by: Barned, Bryn
- Language : English
- Format : Hardcover
- Print length : 40 pages
- Dimensions : 8.85 x 0.34 x 11.25 inches
- Location: F:12
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