Wheatley, Paul

The Places Where Men Pray Together. Cities in Islamic Lands Seventh Through the Tenth Centuries

Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 2001. First Edition. Cloth. Folio. Very Good / Very Good. Item #020467

First edition. Blue cloth in unclipped jacket. Small folio. 572 pp. A few black and white plans throughout. A study of historical urban geography, focusing on the roles of cities during the first four centuries of Islamic expansion, asserting they were defined by function. The author looks at interconnected cultural, historical, economic, political and religious factors. VERY GOOD condition. Minor fading, scuffing and edgewear to the jacket. Previous owner's name on the title page.

Price: $65.00