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The House of Wisdom: How Arabic Science Saved Ancient Knowledge and Gave Us the Renaissance

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The House of Wisdom

How Arabic Science Saved Ancient Knowledge and Gave Us the Renaissance

by Jim Al-Khalili

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About the Book

Al-Khalili presents a myth-shattering view of the medieval Islamic world's myriad scientific innovations, which preceded--and enabled--the European Renaissance.

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Media: Paperback Book, 336 pages

Series: Not Applicable

Publisher: Penguin Books

Language: English

ISBN-10: 0143120565

Edition: Unknown

ISBN-13: 9780143120568

Publication Date: Mar. 27th, 2012

Dimensions: 5.50 x 8.44 x 0.93 inches

Shipping Weight: 0.69 lbs

Categories: Medieval History History Science

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