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Crucible of Light

By Elizabeth Drayson

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Crucible of Light

By Elizabeth Drayson

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Rethinking the history of the last thirteen centuries, in Crucible of Light, Elizabeth Drayson pulls together the epic interwoven history of the Muslim and Christian worlds. Focusing on major turning points, individual stories and key places, from Mecca to Cordoba, from Damascus to Venice, and from Vienna to Istanbul, Drayson tracks the themes that unite us - classical learning preserved in Islamic libraries, the enduring influence of Moorish architecture and design, the food we share, the goods we have traded and the continuing dialogue between individuals and cultures that has permeated Europe's history and shaped its borders. It is a history that sweeps across cities and continents, from Spanish patios and palaces to Ottoman-inspired coffee houses in 17th century London, to the Mezquita in Cordoba, once a mosque, now a cathedral, the physical embodiment of the ongoing discourse that continues to shape European identity.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
592
Release Date:
2025-09-25
Publication Date:
2025-09-25
Publisher:
Pan Macmillan
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
1035008602
ISBN13:
9781035008605
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Minimum Reading Age:
18
Weight:
798 g
Height:
152 cm
Width:
234 cm
Thickness:
47 cm
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