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The House Of Wisdom: How The Arabs Transformed Western Civilization
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The Remarkable Story Of How Medieval Arab Scholars Made Dazzling Advances In Science And Philosophyand Of The Itinerant Europeans Who Brought This Knowledge Back To The West.For Centuries Following The Fall Of Rome, Western Europe Was A Benighted Backwater, A World Of Subsistence Farming, Minimal Literacy, And Violent Conflict. Meanwhile Arab Culture Was Thriving, Dazzling Those Europeans Fortunate Enough To Catch Even A Glimpse Of The Scientific Advances Coming From Baghdad, Antioch, Or The Cities Of Persia, Central Asia, And Muslim Spain. T Here, Philosophers, Mathematicians, And Astronomers Were Steadily Advancing The Frontiers Of Knowledge And Revitalizing The Works Of Plato And Aristotle. I N The Royal Library Of Baghdad, Known As The House Of Wisdom, An Army Of Scholars Worked At The Behest Of The Abbasid Caliphs. At A Time When The Best Book Collections In Europe Held Several Dozen Volumes, The House Of Wisdom Boasted As Many As Four Hundred Thousand.Even While Their Countrymen Waged Bloody Crusades Against Muslims, A Handful Of Intrepid Christian Scholars, Thirsty For Knowledge, Traveled To Arab Lands And Returned With Priceless Jewels Of Science, Medicine, And Philosophy That Laid The Foundation For The Renaissance. I N This Brilliant, Evocative Book, Lyons Shows Just How Much Western Culture Owes To The Glories Of Medieval Arab Civilization, And Reveals The Untold Story Of How Europe Drank From The Well Of Muslim Learning.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The House of Wisdom'? A: The main theme of 'The House of Wisdom' is how medieval Arab scholars significantly advanced science and philosophy, and how their knowledge influenced the Renaissance in Western Europe.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The House of Wisdom'? A: 'The House of Wisdom' is authored by Jonathan Lyons.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is in 'New' condition, ensuring it is unused and free from any damage.
- Q: How many pages does 'The House of Wisdom' have? A: 'The House of Wisdom' contains 272 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The book is available in hardcover binding, which offers durability and a premium feel.
- Q: When was 'The House of Wisdom' published? A: 'The House of Wisdom' was published on December 23, 2008.
- Q: What is the significance of the House of Wisdom in Baghdad? A: The House of Wisdom in Baghdad was a major intellectual center where scholars gathered to translate and build upon the works of ancient philosophers, making significant contributions to various fields of knowledge.
- Q: Is there a specific edition of 'The House of Wisdom'? A: Yes, this is the First Edition of 'The House of Wisdom'.
- Q: What type of readers would benefit from this book? A: Readers interested in history, science, philosophy, and the cultural exchange between the Arab world and Europe would find this book particularly enlightening.
- Q: Can this book be used as an educational resource? A: Yes, 'The House of Wisdom' can serve as an educational resource for those studying medieval history, the history of science, or cultural interactions between civilizations.