The Lighthouse and the Observatory

The Lighthouse and the Observatory
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 331
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ISBN-10 : 9781107196339
ISBN-13 : 1107196337
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Book Synopsis The Lighthouse and the Observatory by : Daniel A. Stolz

Download or read book The Lighthouse and the Observatory written by Daniel A. Stolz and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2018-01-11 with total page 331 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This history of astronomy in Egypt reveals how modern science came to play an authoritative role in Islamic religious practice.


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