Landscapes of the Islamic World
Author | : Stephen McPhillips |
Publisher | : University of Pennsylvania Press |
Total Pages | : 272 |
Release | : 2016-07 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780812247640 |
ISBN-13 | : 0812247647 |
Rating | : 4/5 (40 Downloads) |
Download or read book Landscapes of the Islamic World written by Stephen McPhillips and published by University of Pennsylvania Press. This book was released on 2016-07 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Landscapes of the Islamic World presents new work by twelve authors on the archaeology, history, and ethnography of the Islamic world in the Middle East, the Arabian peninsula, and central Asia. The focus looks beyond the city to engage with the predominantly rural and pastoral character of premodern Islamic society.