An introduction to Islamic archaeology
Marcus Milwright.
Bok Engelsk 2010 Marcus. Milwright,· Electronic books.
| Utgitt | Edinburgh : : Edinburgh University Press, , c2010.
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| Omfang | 1 online resource (273 p.)
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| Opplysninger | Description based upon print version of record.. - Introduction -- Early Islam and late antiquity -- New directions in the early Islamic period -- The countryside -- Towns, cities and palaces -- Religious practice in the Islamic world -- Crafts and industry -- Travel and trade -- The "post-medieval" Islamic world -- Conclusion.. - This book offers an introduction to the archaeology of the Islamic world. It traces the history of the discipline from its earliest manifestations through to the present and evaluates the contribution made by archaeology to the understanding of key aspects of Islamic culture. The author argues that it is essential for the results of archaeological research to be more fully integrated into the wider historical study of the Islamic world.Organising the book into broad themes allows a focus on issues that are relevant across different regions and periods. Short case studies are included to allow
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| ISBN | 9780748623105. - 9780748623112
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