Making Cairo Medieval (Hardcover)

Language: English

Published by Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, Lanham, MD, 2005

0739109154 / 9780739109151

Series: Book 3 of 3 - Transnational Perspectives on Space and Place

  • Hardcover
  • New
See all details

Seller: CitiRetail, Stevenage, United KingdomCitiRetail

5-star seller

AbeBooks seller since June 29, 2022

View this seller's items
Hardcover

Condition: New

£ 87.99

£ 37.00 shipping 
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.

Quantity: 1 available

Add to basket
Free 30-day returns

Item description from seller

Hardcover. During the nineteenth century, Cairo witnessed once of its most dramatic periods of transformation. Well on its way to becoming a modern and cosmopolitan city, by the end of the century, a 'medieval' Cairo had somehow come into being. While many Europeans in the nineteenth century viewed Cairo as a fundamentally dual cityphysically and psychically split between East/West and modern/medievalthe contributors to the provocative collection demonstrate that, in fact, this process of inscription was the result of restoration practices, museology, and tourism initiated by colonial occupiers. The first edited volume to address nineteenth-century Cairo both in terms of its history and the perception of its achievements, this book will be an essential text for courses in architectural and art history dealing with the Islamic world. During the nineteenth century, Cairo witnessed one of its most dramatic periods of transformation. Well on its way to becoming a modern and cosmopolitan city, by the end of the century, a 'medieval' Cairo had somehow come into being. While many Europeans in the nineteenth cent. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Seller Inventory # 9780739109151

Title
Making Cairo Medieval (Hardcover)
Author
Nezar AlSayyad
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, Lanham, MD
Publication year
2005
Condition
new
Binding
Hardcover
Language
English
ISBN 10
0739109154
ISBN 13
9780739109151
Series
Book 3 of 3: Transnational Perspectives on Space and Place

CitiRetail

Stevenage, United Kingdom

5-star seller

AbeBooks seller since June 29, 2022

Shipping rates from United Kingdom to U.S.A.

Item7 to 14 business days7 to 60 business days
First item£ 37.00£ 37.00
Delivery times are set by sellers and vary by carrier and location. Orders passing through Customs may face delays and buyers are responsible for any associated duties or fees. Sellers may contact you regarding additional charges to cover any increased costs to ship your items.

Payment methods

  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • American Express
  • Apple Pay
  • Google Pay

Store description

Online business

Seller's business information

ABC BOOKS LIMITED

10 John Street
London, United Kingdom WC1N 2EB