Bloom, Jonathan M.

The Minaret

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ISBN 13:
9781474437226
author:
Bloom, Jonathan M.
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Edinburgh University Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2018
Pages:
416
Dimensions:
24.4 x 17.2 centimetres (0.85 kg
Genre:
History, Asia, General,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£42.24

Description

The Minaret: A Revolutionary History of Islamic Architecture This beautifully illustrated history challenges conventional wisdom about the origins of the minaret, a ubiquitous feature of Islamic architecture. Contrary to long-held assumptions, the author argues that the minaret was not invented in the early years of Islam as a call-to-prayer tower, but rather emerged much later as a universal symbol of the presence of Islam. Originally published in 1989, this revised edition has been thoroughly updated with new research and colour illustrations. The book takes readers on a sweeping tour of the minaret's development across time and geography, from early Islamic civilizations to modern-day West and East Africa, India, Turkey, Iran, Egypt, Yemen, and Southeast Asia. Through its richly detailed narrative, this book sheds new light on the complex history of Islamic architecture and its enduring impact on our cultural heritage.

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