1001 Inventions
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1001 Inventions
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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.
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.
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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