Muslim Sicily : Encounters and legacy /

"Showcases the importance of cultural exchange through an exploration of Sicily's Arabo-Islamic past. The period of Arabo-Islamic domination of parts of Sicily, and the consequent large Muslim presence on the island from 800 to the mid-13th century, constitute a crucial epoch whose influen...

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Other Authors: Al-Sha'ar, Nuha (Editor)
Format: Book
Language:English
Language Notes:In English with Arabic, Italian, and Spanish.
Published: Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom : Edinburgh University Press, 2024
Series:Advances in the study of Islam.
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Summary:"Showcases the importance of cultural exchange through an exploration of Sicily's Arabo-Islamic past. The period of Arabo-Islamic domination of parts of Sicily, and the consequent large Muslim presence on the island from 800 to the mid-13th century, constitute a crucial epoch whose influence remains an integral part of the island's architectural and cultural landscape. This volume builds on existing scholarship and goes beyond the 'Arabo-Norman' construct to afford a greater recognition to the island's Arabic and Islamic history."--from the back cover.
Physical Description:xv, 348 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographic references and index.
ISBN:9781399536813
1399536818