| Description |
1 online resource. |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Series |
Islamic philosophy, theology and science ; v. 87
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Islamic philosophy, theology, and science ; v. 87.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Summary |
Acquired by the Bodleian Library in 2002, the Book of Curiosities is now recognized as one of the most important discoveries in the history of cartography in recent decades. This eleventh-century Arabic treatise, composed in Egypt under the Fatimid caliphs, is a detailed account of the heavens and the Earth, illustrated by an unparalleled series of maps and astronomical diagrams. With topics ranging from comets to the island of Sicily, from lunar mansions to the sources of the Nile, it represents the extent of geographical, astronomical and astrological knowledge of the time. This authoritative edition and translation, accompanied by a colour facsimile reproduction, opens a unique window onto the worldview of medieval Islam. An extensive glossary of star-names and seven indices, on birds, animals and other items have been added for easy reference. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Language |
Text in Arabic, with English translation and commentary; introductory matter in English. |
| Subject |
Cosmography -- Early works to 1800.
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Cosmography. |
| Chronological Term |
Early works to 1800 |
| Subject |
Astronomy, Medieval.
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Astronomy, Medieval. |
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Cartography -- Early works to 1800.
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Earth (Planet) -- Early works to 1800.
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Cartography. |
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Earth (Planet) |
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SCIENCE -- Astronomy. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Early works.
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| Added Author |
Rapoport, Yossef, 1968-
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Savage-Smith, Emilie.
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| Added Title |
Gharāʼib al-funūn wa-mulaḥ al-ʻuyūn. https://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n2013048622
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Gharāʼib al-funūn wa-mulaḥ al-ʻuyūn. English.
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| ISBN |
9789004256996 (electronic book) |
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9004256997 (electronic book) |
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9789004255647 (hardback ; alkaline paper) |
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9004255648 (hardback ; alkaline paper) |
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