Mosque
by David Macaulay
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Author: David MacaulayEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2008-04-28
ISBN: 054701547X
Number of pages: 96
Publisher: Sandpiper
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Book Review: Material Culture Provides Insights into Islamic Culture
Summary: 5 Stars
My seven year old son and I are dedicating the next six months to reading about the Middle Ages. A central theme of this period is the conflict between the West and Islam. There are many books that come from the Christian perspective but many fewer come from the Muslim point of view. Understanding both perspectives is essential to gaining a more complete understanding of the period.
David Macauly's "Mosque" carefully follows the construction of a mosque complex in Seventeenth Century Instanbul. Most of Macaulay's focus is on the engineering and building crafts associated with the construction of the mosque. Yet at the same time, he provides us insights into Islamic culture by describing the religious prerequisites that dictate the site location and functions of the buildings. Islamic culture in the Middle Ages is a complex subject and "Mosque" is a great introduction to the subject. Highly recommended.
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