The House of Wisdom: How Arabic Science Saved Ancient Knowledge and Gave Us the Renaissance

by Jim Al-Khalili

Book Overview

In Pathfinders: The Golden Age of Arabic Science, Jim al-Khalili celebrates the forgotten pioneers who helped shape our understanding of the world. For over 700 years the international language of... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1594202796
• ISBN13: 9781594202797
• Release Date: March 2011
• Publisher: Penguin Press
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 1.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.2" x 9.1"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher

Customer Reviews

An excellent and digestible journey through Arabic scientific history

Kalili is an exceptional communicator. In the west, anything "Arabic " is demonized. This book opens the door to the deeper contributions to our collective history. Easy to follow, personable, straightforward, and thoroughly enjoyable