The House of Wisdom: How Arabic Science Saved Ancient Knowledge and Gave Us the Renaissance
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Book Overview
In Pathfinders: The Golden Age of Arabic Science, Jim al-Khalili celebrates the forgotten pioneers who helped shape our understanding of the world. For over 700 years the international language of... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:1594202796
ISBN13:9781594202797
Release Date:March 2011
Publisher:Penguin Press
Length:336 Pages
Weight:1.32 lbs.
Dimensions:1.3" x 6.2" x 9.1"
Age Range:18 years and up
Grade Range:Postsecondary and higher
Customer Reviews
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An excellent and digestible journey through Arabic scientific history
Published by Freya , 2 years ago
Kalili is an exceptional communicator. In the west, anything "Arabic " is demonized. This book opens the door to the deeper contributions to our collective history. Easy to follow, personable, straightforward, and thoroughly enjoyable
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