| Description |
1 online resource |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Summary |
"This book is a study of architecture and urban design across the Mediterranean Sea from the 12th to the 14th Century, a time when there was no single, hegemonic power dominating the area. The focus of the study, four cities on the Italian peninsula, and four cities in Syria and Egypt demonstrate the interconnectedness of the design and use of urban structures, streets and open space. Each chapter in turn offers a descriptive and historical analysis of the buildings and spaces used for trade, education, political display and public action. The study includes historical and social analysis of the mercantile, social, political and educational cultures of the eight cities, highlighting similarities and differences between Christian and Islamic practices. Sixteen new maps drawn specifically for the text supplement immersive descriptions of the eight cities based on the writings of medieval travelers"-- Provided by publisher |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Architecture and society -- Mediterranean Region -- History -- To 1500.
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Architecture -- Human factors -- Mediterranean Region -- History -- To 1500.
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Cities and towns, Medieval -- Mediterranean Region.
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Cities and towns -- Psychological aspects.
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City planning -- Mediterranean Region -- History -- To 1500.
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History / Europe / Medieval. |
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Architecture and society |
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Architecture -- Human factors |
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Cities and towns, Medieval |
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Cities and towns -- Psychological aspects |
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City planning |
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Mediterranean Region |
| Chronological Term |
To 1500 |
| Genre/Form |
History
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| Other Form: |
Print version: 1476678111 9781476678115 (OCoLC)1121125038 |
| ISBN |
9781476639093 (electronic bk.) |
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1476639094 (electronic bk.) |
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9781476678115 |
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1476678111 |
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