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Synopsis
The House of Wisdom is a true story of Ishaq a young boy in ninth century Baghdad. More than a house more than a library more than even a palace The House of Wisdom was the very centre of the new ideas that flourished in Baghdad. It was here that thousands of scholars gathered to read to exchange ideas and to translate the dusty manuscripts that were brought by camel and ship from all over the world. Lyrical prose and beautiful illustration capture the splendour of Baghdad when it was the centre of one of the world's great civilisations. Enter this ancient city and join a boy in his quest to discover the power of words.
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This illustrated tale tells the story of one young boy's quest to discover the power of books and words to ignite our imagination and connect us to far away time and places. It aims to bring alive the world of ancient Baghdad when it was the centre of one of one of the world's greatest civilization
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The House of Wisdom
Seller: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, United Kingdom
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Condition: Very Good. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Seller Inventory # 19188178-20
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House of Wisdom
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Dorling Kindersley Publishers Ltd, 2000
ISBN 10: 075137217X
ISBN 13: 9780751372175
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Seller: WeBuyBooks, Rossendale, LANCS, United Kingdom
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Condition: Very Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # wbs1927885217
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