1001 Inventions: The Enduring Legacy of Muslim Civilization: Official Companion to the 1001 Inventions Exhibition (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781426209345)

1001 Inventions: The Enduring Legacy of Muslim Civilization takes readers on a journey through years of forgotten Islamic history to discover one thousand fascinating scientific and technological inventions still being used throughout the world today. Take a look at all of the discoveries that led to the great technological advances of our time; engineering, early medicinal practices, and the origins of cartography are just a few of the areas explored in this book.

1001 Inventions provides unique insight into a significant time period in Muslim history that has been looked over by much of the world. A time where discoveries were made and inventions were created that have impacted how Western civilization and the rest of the world lives today. The book will cover seven aspects of life relatable to everyone, including home, school, hospital, market, town, world and universe.

Author: Salim T. S. Al-Hassani
ISBN-10: 1426209347
ISBN-13: 9781426209345
Publisher: National Geographic Society
Language: English
Published: 02/28/2012
Pages: 352
Format: Paperback
Weight: 2.65lbs
Size: 9.90h x 8.00w x 0.90d

Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 05/01/2012 pg. 97
Library Journal 05/01/2014 pg. 37