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

by Jim Al-Khalili

Book Overview

A myth-shattering view of the medieval Islamic world's myriad scientific innovations, which preceded-and enabled-the European Renaissance. The Arabic legacy of science and philosophy has long been hidden from the West. British-Iraqi physicist Jim Al-Khalili unveils that legacy to fascinating effect by returning to its roots in the hubs of Arab innovation that would advance science and jump-start the European Renaissance. Inspired by the Koranic injunction...

• 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