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1001 Inventions

The Enduring Legacy of Muslim Civilization
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1001 Inventions explores the vibrant and often overlooked legacy of Muslim civilisation from the 7th to the 17th century. This richly illustrated companion to the record-breaking London exhibit reveals over a thousand scientific and technological discoveries that revolutionised the world. Covering fields such as engineering, early medicine, and cartography, the book takes readers on a fascinating journey through history, uncovering innovations that continue to shape modern life across home, school, hospital, market, town, world, and universe settings.
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This book is ideal for readers interested in history, science, technology, and cultural studies, as well as those curious about the enduring impact of Muslim civilisation on the modern world.

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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.

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1001 Inventions is the companion to the record-breaking London exhibit (coming to NY, LA, and NGS). This book is rich with vibrant images and little-known facts that highlight revolutionising discoveries made throughout Muslim history. These discoveries effected world change and continue to shape our world today.

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 overlooked by much of the world. A time where discoveries were made and inventions were created that have impacted how Western civilisation and the rest of the world live today. The book covers seven aspects of life relatable to everyone, including home, school, hospital, market, town, world and universe.

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Boston Sunday Globe praises this volume, edited by Salim T.S. Al-Hassani, as "an accessible history of the golden era" that is brought to life through striking illustrations and insightful commentary.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781426209345

Publisher: National Geographic Society

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 February 2012

Country: United States

Imprint: National Geographic Society

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 206.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 352

About the Author

THE FOUNDATION FOR SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY AND CIVILIZATION (FSTC) is a United Kingdom-based educational entity which was formed to popularize, disseminate and promote an accurate account of Muslim Heritage and its contribution to present day science, technology and civilization. As well as owning, developing and maintaining MuslimHeritage.com, FSTC has produced publications, conferences and teacher training seminars on the subject.

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