This volume is an inter-disciplinary endeavour which brings together recent research on aspects of urban life and structure by architectural and textual historians and archaeologists; engendering exciting new perspectives on urban life in the pre-modern Islamic world. Its objective is to move beyond the long-standing debate on whether an lsquo;Islamic cityrsquo; existed in the pre-modern era and focus instead upon the ways in which religion may (or may not) have influenced the physical structure of cities and the daily lives of their inhabitants. It approaches this topic from three different but inter-related perspectives: the genesis of lsquo;Islamic citiesrsquo; in fact and fiction; the impact of Muslim rulers upon urban planning and development; and the degree to which a religious ethos affected the provision of public services. Chronologically and geographically wide-ranging; the volume examines thought-provoking case studies from seventh-century Syria to seventeenth-century Mughal India by established and new scholars in the field; in addition to chapters on urban sites in Spain; Morocco; Egypt and Central Asia. Cities in the Pre-Modern Islamic World will be of considerable interest to academics and students working on the archaeology; history and urbanism of the Middle East as well as those with more general interests in urban archaeology and urbanism.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Pleasing detailed depictions of 1920s ints/extsBy L. MowderHard to believe that a catalogue of millwoork should be so compelling and warrant frequent rereading. This volume is more than a useful reference for a refurbisher/restorer. Its a beautiful drawn/photographed view into the everyday life of comfortable middle-class homelife during the 1920s. Besides being of use to those of us who live in homes from the 20s; this book also is of use to any social historian or student of American culture.I only wish that the specs for some of these items; like the walls of kitchen cabinets; or the telephone niches; were more detailed so that they could be used as building patterns.Thank you for this high-quality reprint!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Mastery of carpentryBy Cathy ScottExcellent addition to anyone interested in the craftsmanship of master carpenters. Unlike home builders of today. Home building was actually a work of art and much attention was given even to the smallest detail.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Ed ScottWonderful illustrations. Used it to pick moldings; doors; columns; and newel posts for our retirement home.