Mosques of Istanbul by Henry Matthews

Mosques of Istanbul by Henry Matthews

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Places the mosques of Istanbul in their historical, religious and social context. This book offers insights into Ottoman life and the patronage of the sultans and viziers, as well as women of the court. It includes maps and itineraries for walking tours in Istanbul, Bursa and Edirne that lead visitors through planned sequences of mosques.

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Mosques of Istanbul by Henry Matthews

Places the mosques of Istanbul in their historical, religious and social context. This book offers insights into Ottoman life and the patronage of the sultans and viziers, as well as women of the court. It includes maps and itineraries for walking tours in Istanbul, Bursa and Edirne that lead visitors through planned sequences of mosques.
Henry Matthews is Professor Emeritus of Architectural History at Washington State University.
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ISBN 13 9781857593075
ISBN 10 1857593073
Title Mosques of Istanbul
Author Henry Matthews
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Scala Publishers Ltd
Year published 2010-08-01
Number of pages 160
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.