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The Lighthouse and the Observatory

- Islam, Science, and Empire in Late Ottoman Egypt

About The Lighthouse and the Observatory

In this fresh take on astronomy's role in modern Islamic practice, science and technology are linked with the cultural, material, and political transformations of Ottoman Egypt in the nineteenth century.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9781316647257
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 330
  • Published:
  • June 12, 2019
  • Dimensions:
  • 153x230x20 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 500 g.
Delivery: 1-2 weeks
Expected delivery: December 12, 2024
Extended return policy to January 30, 2025

Description of The Lighthouse and the Observatory

In this fresh take on astronomy's role in modern Islamic practice, science and technology are linked with the cultural, material, and political transformations of Ottoman Egypt in the nineteenth century.

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