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Science, tools & magicParts one & two

Part of the The Nasser D. Khalili Collection of Islamic Art series
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The Nasser D. Khalili Collection contains historically important objects relating to the fields of Islamic science in astrology, astronomy, medicine and magic.

This volume brings all these subjects together, and provides insight into the traditions and innovations of Islamic culture.

The Nasser D. Khalili Collection contains an enormous number of historically important objects relating to the fields of Islamic science in astrology, astronomy, medicine and magic.

This volume brings all these subjects together, and provides insight into the traditions and innovations of scholars and scientists in Islamic cultures.

An array of instruments and artefacts are presented, accompanied by complete descriptions and authoritative essays.

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Khalili Collections
1874780595 / 9781874780595
Hardback
01/12/1996
United Kingdom
English
2 volumes (439 pages) : illustrations (black and white, and colour)
37 cm
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In slip case 37 x 27 cm Title from slip case. Contents: Part 1. Body and spirit, mapping the universe / by Francis Maddison and Emilie Savage-Smith -- part 2. Mundane worlds / by Emilie Savage-Smith with contributions from Francis Maddison, Ralph Pinder-Wilson and Tim Stanley.