Tracked shipping to South Africa with premium packaging for just R199 

Ship to
South Africa
0

My Account

  • argentina
  • chile
  • colombia
  • españa
  • méxico
  • perú
  • estados unidos
  • internacional

menu

Select your country

Americas

Europe

Rest of the world

portada Ports & Fortifications in the Muslim World: Coastal Military Architecture from the Arab Conquest to the Ottoman Period
Type
Physical Book
Publisher
Author
Language
English
Pages
256
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
32.5 x 24.4 x 2.3 cm
Weight
1.24 kg.
ISBN13
9782724707656
Categories

Ports & Fortifications in the Muslim World: Coastal Military Architecture from the Arab Conquest to the Ottoman Period

Pradines, Stephane (Author) · Ifao · Hardcover

Ports & Fortifications in the Muslim World: Coastal Military Architecture from the Arab Conquest to the Ottoman Period - Pradines, Stephane

New Book Imported to South Africa
Delivery: 02 Sep - 17 Sep Shipping: 12 to 18 business days.
R 1,624
R 1,624

Choose the list to add your product or create one New List

Go to My Wishlists
Calculate shipping cost

Synopsis "Ports & Fortifications in the Muslim World: Coastal Military Architecture from the Arab Conquest to the Ottoman Period"

Ports have been extremely important locations in Muslim memory since the time of the Prophet. Islam was spread through trading networks such as the overland Silk Road and the maritime Spice Route, and also by pilgrimage that combined travel by land with sea voyages. The coast is a contact zone between land and sea. A distinct coastal culture develops in ports, since they are stops on travel routes and centers of contact and exchange between civilizations. Fortifications were built at ports to protect trade as well as safeguard the traders and the merchandise. These fortifications played an active role in the economy, both as fortified gateways serving as customs houses and as city walls enclosing cargo depots. The walls and citadels of coastal cities were major symbols of prestige and wealth. Politically, ports are strategic points subject to conquest. The study of coastal military architecture helps us to understand the Muslim expansion from the Mediterranean Sea to the Indian Ocean on the longue duree from the Arab conquest to the Ottoman period.

Customers reviews

More customer reviews
  • 0% (0)
  • 0% (0)
  • 0% (0)
  • 0% (0)
  • 0% (0)

Frequently Asked Questions about the Book

Is the book original?

All books in our catalog are Original.

In what language is the book written?

The book is written in English.

What is the format of this book?

The binding of this edition is Hardcover.

Questions and Answers about the Book

Do you have a question about the book? Login to be able to add your own question.

Opinions about Bookdelivery

More customer reviews