A Living Islamic City

A Living Islamic City
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Publisher : World Wisdom Books
Total Pages : 104
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ISBN-10 : 1936597667
ISBN-13 : 9781936597666
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Book Synopsis A Living Islamic City by : Titus Burckhardt

Download or read book A Living Islamic City written by Titus Burckhardt and published by World Wisdom Books. This book was released on 2020 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Moroccan city of Fez is a precious jewel of Islamic civilization. For over 40 years Titus Burckhardt helped to document its artistic and architectural heritage. These newly translated lectures, delivered when Burckhardt was living and working there, explore how it can be authentically preserved and updated. Aided by his photographs and sketches, Burckhardt conveys what it means to be a living Islamic city.


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