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An Introduction to Islamic Archaeology
Marcus Milwright
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Description for An Introduction to Islamic Archaeology
Paperback. This introduction to the archaeology of the Islamic world traces the history of the discipline from its earliest manifestations through to the present, evaluating the contribution made by archaeology to the understanding of key aspects of Islamic culture. Series: The New Edinburgh Islamic Surveys. Num Pages: 272 pages, 68 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HDD; JFSR2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 468.
This book offers an introduction to the archaeology of the Islamic world. It traces the history of the discipline from its earliest manifestations through to the present and evaluates the contribution made by archaeology to the understanding of key aspects of Islamic culture. The author argues that it is essential for the results of archaeological research to be more fully integrated into the wider historical study of the Islamic world. Organising the book into broad themes allows a focus on issues that are relevant across different regions and periods. Short case studies are included to allow the reader to examine ... Read more
This book offers an introduction to the archaeology of the Islamic world. It traces the history of the discipline from its earliest manifestations through to the present and evaluates the contribution made by archaeology to the understanding of key aspects of Islamic culture. The author argues that it is essential for the results of archaeological research to be more fully integrated into the wider historical study of the Islamic world. Organising the book into broad themes allows a focus on issues that are relevant across different regions and periods. Short case studies are included to allow the reader to examine ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press
Number of pages
272
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Series
The New Edinburgh Islamic Surveys
Condition
New
Number of Pages
272
Place of Publication
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780748623112
SKU
V9780748623112
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About Marcus Milwright
Marcus Milwright is an Associate Professor in the Department of History in Art at the University of Victoria, B.C., Canada. He is involved in archaeological projects in Jordan, Syria, Iran and Greece. He is the author of The Fortress of the Raven: Karak in the Middle Islamic Period (2008) and numerous journal articles.
Reviews for An Introduction to Islamic Archaeology
Milwright's introduction is a sound, balanced and scrupulously fair review of the field that will be immensely useful to lecturers and students of Islamic archaeology. It is carefully written to be accessible to a general audience, and the material discussed is generally well chosen to illustrate the full range and current state of Islamic archaeology.
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