| 1001 Inventions: The Enduring Legacy of Muslim Civilization: Official Companion to the 1001 Inventions Exhibition Contributor(s): Al-Hassani, Salim T. S. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1426209347 ISBN-13: 9781426209345 Publisher: National Geographic Society OUR PRICE: $26.60 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Technology & Engineering | History - Technology & Engineering | Inventions |
| Dewey: 609.176 |
| LCCN: 2011294410 |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 8" W x 9.9" (2.65 lbs) 352 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Middle East - Religious Orientation - Islamic - Chronological Period - Medieval (500-1453) |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 1001 Inventions: The Enduring Legacy of Muslim Civilization takes readers on a journey through years of forgotten Islamic history to discover one thousand fascinating scientific and technological inventions still being used throughout the world today. Take a look at all of the discoveries that led to the great technological advances of our time; engineering, early medicinal practices, and the origins of cartography are just a few of the areas explored in this book. 1001 Inventions provides unique insight into a significant time period in Muslim history that has been looked over by much of the world. A time where discoveries were made and inventions were created that have impacted how Western civilization and the rest of the world lives today. The book will cover seven aspects of life relatable to everyone, including home, school, hospital, market, town, world and universe. |