An Eleventh-Century Egyptian Guide to the Universe

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Publisher	: BRILL
Total Pages	: 800
Release	: 2013-10-28
ISBN-10	: 9789004256996
ISBN-13	: 9004256997
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Download or read book An Eleventh-Century Egyptian Guide to the Universe written by and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2013-10-28 with total page 800 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Book of Curiosities is an eleventh-century Arabic account of the heavens and the Earth, illustrated by remarkable maps and astronomical diagrams. This authoritative edition and translation opens a unique window onto the geographical and astrological knowledge of medieval Islam.

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