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Lost history : the enduring legacy of Muslim scientists, thinkers, and artists / Michael Hamilton Morgan ; [foreword by King Abdullah II of Jordan].
Publication details: Washington, D.C. : National Geographic, c2007.Description: xviii, 301 p. : ill., maps ; 24 cmISBN:- 9781426200922 :
- 1426200927 :
- DS36.85 .M75 2007
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Summary: Author Morgan reveals how early Muslim advancements in science and culture lay the cornerstones of the European Renaissance, the Enlightenment, and modern Western society. As he chronicles the Golden Ages of Islam, beginning in 570 a.d. with the birth of Muhammad, and resonating today, he introduces scholars like Ibn Al-Haytham, Ibn Sina, Al-Tusi, Al-Khwarizmi, and Omar Khayyam--empirical thinkers who revolutionized the mathematics, astronomy, and medicine of their time and paved the way for Newton, Copernicus, and many others. And he reminds us that inspired leaders from Muhammad to Suleiman the Magnificent championed religious tolerance, encouraged intellectual inquiry, and sponsored brilliant artistic, architectural, and literary works. For anyone seeking to understand the major role played by the early Muslim world in influencing modern society, this book provides new insight not only into Islam's historic achievements but also the ancient resentments that fuel today's bitter conflicts.--From publisher description.
Rome's children -- Lost cities of genius -- God in the numeral -- Star patterns -- Inventors and scientists -- Healers and hospitals -- Vision, voice, citadel -- Enlightened leadership.
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| DS 36.85 .H63 1977 v.3 The venture of Islam : conscience and history in a world civilization / | DS 36.85 .H65 2013 In the shadow of the sword : the birth of Islam and the rise of the global Arab empire / | DS 36.85 .I57 Introduction to Islamic civilisation / | DS 36.85 .M75 2007 Lost history : the enduring legacy of Muslim scientists, thinkers, and artists / | DS36.85.M75 2007 Lost history : the enduring legacy of Muslim scientists, thinkers, and artists / | DS 36.85 .N34 2008 The book of Islamic dynasties : a celebration of Islamic history and culture / | DS 36.855 .I47 1999 The archaeology of Islam / |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 293-294) and index.
Author Morgan reveals how early Muslim advancements in science and culture lay the cornerstones of the European Renaissance, the Enlightenment, and modern Western society. As he chronicles the Golden Ages of Islam, beginning in 570 a.d. with the birth of Muhammad, and resonating today, he introduces scholars like Ibn Al-Haytham, Ibn Sina, Al-Tusi, Al-Khwarizmi, and Omar Khayyam--empirical thinkers who revolutionized the mathematics, astronomy, and medicine of their time and paved the way for Newton, Copernicus, and many others. And he reminds us that inspired leaders from Muhammad to Suleiman the Magnificent championed religious tolerance, encouraged intellectual inquiry, and sponsored brilliant artistic, architectural, and literary works. For anyone seeking to understand the major role played by the early Muslim world in influencing modern society, this book provides new insight not only into Islam's historic achievements but also the ancient resentments that fuel today's bitter conflicts.--From publisher description.
Rome's children -- Lost cities of genius -- God in the numeral -- Star patterns -- Inventors and scientists -- Healers and hospitals -- Vision, voice, citadel -- Enlightened leadership.
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