Enigmatic Charms - Medieval Arabic Block Printed Amulets in American and European Libraries and Museums

This is a valuable source book for anyone interested in Arabic printing history. It illuminates the existence of an established block printing practice in medieval Islam and provides the foundation for broader, more extensive research in the field.

Product details

• Authors: Schaefer
• Publisher: Brill
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 29.08.2006
• EAN: 9789004147898
• ISBN: 978-90-04-14789-8
• No. of pages: 328
• Dimensions: 213 mm x 296 mm x 25 mm
• Weight: 1225 g
• Series: Handbook of Oriental Studies.
• Subjects: Guides > Spirituality > Ancient knowledge, ancient cultures; Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Other religions