An outline of Islamic architecture

Arranged according to region, this volume introduces the student and general reader to the architectural splendors of the Islamic world. The book contains nearly 70 architectural drawings, close to 200 half-tone plates, and separate maps of eastern and western Islam. In addition, there is a glossary of the architectural terms relevant to the study of Islamic architecture. Finally, a set of four indices covering architectural terms and features, types of buildings, architects and craftsmen, and (mainly medieval) authors greatly facilitates the use of the book.

An Outline of Islamic Architecture

Arts & Photography

Jairazbhoy, R. A.

History & Criticism

Oxford University Press

Asia Publishing House

<p>The writer, a specialist on cross-cultural Egypto-American civilisations, reconstructs the story of Rameses III's wish to find an earthly paradise. This adventure led him to the Americas. In this detailed comparative text, the author demonstrates through the use of 134 illustrations and religious, mythological and other cultural correspondences, the precedence of ancient Egyptian influence on the formative development of Mexico and on the United States. The evidence is convincing, the ideas cogently presented and argued.</p>

Ancient Egyptian survivals in the Pacific

History

Australia & Oceania

Karnak House

<p>R.A. Jairazbhoy RAMESES Ill FATHER OF ANCIENT AMERICA KARNAK EGYPTOLOGY HISTORY/AMERICAN STUDIES In a bold attempt to rescue and restore American history to its rightful place, R.A. Jairazbhoy, the world's leading authority on cross-cultural Egypto-American civilizations, reconstructs the realization of Rameses Ill's wish to find an earthly paradise. This adventure led him to the Americas. In this detailed comparative text, the author demonstrates through the use of 134 illustrations and religious, artistic, mythological and other cultural correspondances, the precedence of ancient Egyptian influence on the formative development of Mexico and on the United States. The evidence is convincing, the ideas cogently presented and argued which leave no stone unturned. R.A. Jairazbhoy is the foremost scholar alive today on Mesoamerican civilizations. He is the author of. Ancient Egyptians in the Pacific, and a three volume work on Old World influences in the Americas.</p>

Rameses III: Father of Ancient America (Father of Ancient Africa)

Biographies & Memoirs

Community & Culture

karnak house publishers

Asians in Pre-Columbian Mexico (His Old world origins of American civilisation ; v. 2)

The Author]

This thoroughly researched book arrives at a revolutionary conclusion that Africans and Chinese explorers set foot in the Americas before any European explorer. The Americas received all its influences from the old world and provides evidence that the Olmec, was the result of two voyages in the late 2nd millennium BC from Africa and China.

Ancient Egyptians And Chinese In America: Old World Origins of American Civilization, Volume 1

Literature & Fiction

Literary

Brawtley Press

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