Surat Al-Ardh: The Muslim Masters of Mapmaking
by Luqman Nagy
Surat Al-Ardh: The Muslim Masters of Mapmaking introduces readers to the historical tradition of Muslim cartography. Focusing on the role of Muslim scholars in recording and developing geographical knowledge, this accessible book connects the study of maps with Islamic intellectual history and the wider understanding of the world.
About This Book
Surat Al-Ardh examines the tradition of mapmaking associated with Muslim scholars.
The book focuses on the historical role of Muslim masters in developing and recording geographical knowledge.
It offers readers an accessible entry point into the relationship between Islamic intellectual history, geography, and cartography.
Suitable for readers interested in maps, history, and the contributions of Muslim scholars to the study of the world.
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