Damascus: The Hidden Treasures of the
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Damascus: The Hidden Treasures of the by Brigid Keenan
The city of Damascus can boast magnificent architecture, such as the Umayyad Mosque, as well as a heritage of palaces and private houses, all now threatened by neglect. This book records these architectural gems and aims to raise awareness to the plight of the Old City of Damascus.
'Captures the essence of the place and pins it to the printed pageVivid, perceptive and entertaining, Damascus looks set to become a standard introduction to this most intriguing and ancient of cities' - William Dalrymple 'A handsome and long overdue tribute to one of the most fascinating of Islamic cities' - Colin Thubron 'Excellent... a feast of a volume' - The Sunday Times
Brigid Keenan is a freelance journalist who lived in Damascus for over five years. Tim Beddow is the photographer for Safari Style, also published by Thames & Hudson.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780500282991 |
| ISBN 10 | 0500282994 |
| Title | Damascus: The Hidden Treasures of the |
| Author | Brigid Keenan |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Thames & Hudson Ltd |
| Year published | 2001-08-30 |
| Number of pages | 224 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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