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Brill - Islamic Architecture through Western Eyes Vol 2

Name: Brill - Islamic Architecture through Western Eyes Vol 2
Brand: Brill
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Explore a unique collection of historical perspectives with Islamic Architecture through Western Eyes: Syria, Egypt and North Africa: Volume 2. Published by Brill, this second volume in a three-part series provides a specialized anthology of Western descriptions regarding Islamic religious buildings. This work compiles primary source material from the seventeenth to the early twentieth centuries. Readers can examine detailed accounts originally found in travel books and ambassadorial reports. It offers a deep look into how Western observers documented the architecture of Syria, Egypt, and North Africa during these significant historical periods. This volume serves as a valuable resource for those studying the history of architecture, Middle Eastern studies, or the evolution of Western travel writing. By gathering these specific accounts into one place, it provides a clear view of the historical documentation of religious structures across these regions.

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Comprehensive anthology containing Western descriptions of Islamic religious buildings in Syria, Egypt, and North Africa.

Includes historical primary sources from the seventeenth to the early twentieth centuries for academic study.

Features detailed accounts sourced from authentic travel books and ambassadorial reports.

Volume 2 of a three-part series from the respected publisher Brill.

Provides a specialized look at architectural history through the lens of Western observers.

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Brand: Brill
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 9004540865
Category: Books > Subjects > Arts & Photography > Architecture > Criticism & Theory
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 17 January 2024
Listed Since: 07 July 2023

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