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Highlights
- From the Arab conquest to the Arab Spring: in its capacity for architectural and social transformation and in its tension between religious tradition and modern glitter, Cairo is like no other city in the Islamic world.
- Author(s): Thomas Meyer-Wieser
- 528 Pages
- Architecture, Regional
- Series Name: Architectural Guide
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Book Synopsis
From the Arab conquest to the Arab Spring: in its capacity for architectural and social transformation and in its tension between religious tradition and modern glitter, Cairo is like no other city in the Islamic world.In this book, Swiss architect Thomas Meyer-Wieser explores the idea of the North African city that was once the heart of ancient civilization and is now the capital of modern Egypt. As well as looking at more than 300 buildings, he takes the reader on 20 walks and excursions.
- The Arab conquest: 7th to 10th centuries - Fatimid rule: 10th to 12th centuries - The Golden Age: 12th to 15th centuries - Ottoman provincial city: 16th to 18th centuries - 'Paris on the Nile' Cairo in the 19th century - The modern metropolis: 20th to 21st centuries
Dimensions (Overall): 9.6 Inches (H) x 5.3 Inches (W) x 1.2 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.65 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 528
Series Title: Architectural Guide
Genre: Architecture
Sub-Genre: Regional
Publisher: Dom Publishers
Format: Paperback
Author: Thomas Meyer-Wieser
Language: English
Street Date: May 21, 2024
TCIN: 90049938
UPC: 9783869228136
Item Number (DPCI): 247-17-3663
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 1.2 inches length x 5.3 inches width x 9.6 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 1.65 pounds
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