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Constructing and Contesting Holy Places in Medieval Islam and Beyond - (Islamic History and Civilization) (Hardcover)
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- This volume brings together thirteen case studies devoted to the establishment, growth, and demise of holy places in Muslim societies, thereby providing a global look on Muslim engagement with the emplacement of the holy.
- 406 Pages
- History, Asia
- Series Name: Islamic History and Civilization
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This collection of essays presents a wide range of case studies devoted to the establishment, growth, and demise of holy places in Muslim societies.Book Synopsis
This volume brings together thirteen case studies devoted to the establishment, growth, and demise of holy places in Muslim societies, thereby providing a global look on Muslim engagement with the emplacement of the holy. Combining research by historians, art historians, archaeologists, and historians of religion, the volume bridges different approaches to the study of the concept of "holiness" in Muslim societies. It addresses a wide range of geographical regions, from Indonesia and India to Morocco and Senegal, highlighting the strategies implemented in the making and unmaking of holy places in Muslim lands.Contributors: David N. Edwards, Claus-Peter Haase, Beatrice Hendrich, Sara Kuehn, Zacharie Mochtari de Pierrepont, Sara Mondini, Harry Munt, Luca Patrizi, George Quinn, Eric Ross, Ruggero Vimercati Sanseverino, Ethel Sara Wolper.
Dimensions (Overall): 9.3 Inches (H) x 6.1 Inches (W) x 1.0 Inches (D)
Weight: 2.0 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 406
Genre: History
Sub-Genre: Asia
Series Title: Islamic History and Civilization
Publisher: Brill
Theme: General
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Street Date: May 15, 2024
TCIN: 1007040559
UPC: 9789004525313
Item Number (DPCI): 247-25-9807
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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