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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
1 videodisc (approximately 160 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Documents the rise and growth of Islam throughout the world, from the birth of Prophet Muhammad in the 6th century through the peak of the Ottoman Empire 1000 years later. Discusses the impact of Islamic civilization on world history and culture.
a Gardner Films production in association with PBS and Devillier Donegan Enterprises ; produced and directed by Robert Gardner ; Jonathan Grupper, series writer.
Includes a behind-the-scenes look at the making and a tour of ancient Islamic architecture with producer's commentary.
Originally broadcast as an episode of the PBS series Empires on May 8, 2001.
Director of photography, Regis Becker ; editors, Christopher Schultz, David Grossbach ; music, Leonard Lionnet.