Mosques - Hardcover

Grover, Razia

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1845376927 ISBN 13: 9781845376925

Publisher: New Holland Publishers Ltd, 2007

Synopsis

The story of the world's great mosques is intrinsically related to the story and spread of Islam. Against the canvas of the rise and fall of great Islamic dynasties, this book takes the reader on a fascinating journey to ancient lands, where some of the greatest architectural marvels of history were created. "Mosques" charts the development of the mosque in countries and kingdoms across the world, from the birth of the Prophet Muhammad, founder of Islam, and the founding of the first Muslim congregational place of prayer to the mosque's place in the modern age. Accompanied throughout with stunning photography, highlighting the architectural features of these beautifully designed buildings, "Mosques" documents one of the most dynamic religious movements of all time.

About this title

About the Author

Razia Grover has edited books and magazines for the last twenty five years. Her interest in architectural history was strongly influenced by her late architect-author husband, Satish Grover, and from her years as Editor of Architecture + Design, India's premier professional magazine on architecture.

Edition details

• Publisher: New Holland Publishers Ltd
• Publication date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1845376927
• ISBN 13: 9781845376925
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 144