Maccabee by David C. Carson. Published by Outskirts Press;2007; Binding: Paperback
#190869 in Books National Geographic 2007-06-19 2007-06-19Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.25 x 1.05 x 6.20l; 1.35 #File Name: 1426200927320 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Throwing new light on the "lost History" of the Golden Age of IslamBy Antoine van AgtmaelShould be required reading in college or for any educated person as it highlights the "lost history" of the Golden Age of Islam around a thousand years ago when the House of Wisdom in Baghdad was an early think tank; pulling together and preserving knowledge from India to Greece and sharing brainpower among scientists and intellectuals adding its own substantial advances in math; astronomy; medicine; geography; etc. a long period spanning centuries that is too important to be forgotten.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. WonderfulBy parvazWonderful book! I enjoyed the fictional stories at the beginning of each chapter; connectingthe present to past. As the author makes clear in the introduction; there are several schools of thought regarding the Islamic civilization; past and present status; and his goal is not to take a position in such debates; but "to adhere to established fact but bring the most important characters and events to life".0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great read into science / innovation historyBy CustomerVery well written and easily accessible. Walks through a great deal of history. Author organizes; empires; innovations and chronology beautifully to make it understandable and interesting
