A 16th Century Mosque (Spectacular Visual Guides)

MacDonald, Fiona

ISBN 10: 1905638604 ISBN 13: 9781905638604

Verlag: Book House, 2007

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"A 16th Century Mosque" tells the story of the commissioning and building of the Suleymaniye mosque in Constantinople (Istanbul), one of the masterpieces of Islamic architecture. It describes the religious, educational and charitable activities carried out in the mosque, and the role of the mosque in the life of the Muslim community. It outlines the early history of Islam, and the basic features of Muslim beliefs and traditions. Superb cutaway illustrations and pinpoint enlargements accompany the text. Informative captions, maps, a complete glossary and an index enhance the book's educational value.

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Über die Autorinnen und Autoren

Fiona Macdonald studied history at Cambridge University and at the University of East Anglia. She has taught in adult education and in schools and universities, and is the author of numerous books for children on historical topics.

Mark Bergin was born in Hastings, England, in 1961. He studied at Eastbourne College of Art and specialises in historical reconstructions, aviation and maritime subjects. He lives in Bexhill-on-Sea with his wife and children.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Book House
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2007
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1905638604
• ISBN 13: 9781905638604
• Einband: Flexibler Einband
• Zeichner: Bergin Mark
• Anzahl der Seiten: 48
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar
• Verantwortliche Person: Nicht verfügbar