Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #666345 in Books
- Published on: 2002-04-29
- Original language:
English
- Binding: Paperback
- 250 pages
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Synopsis
This travel guide and survey to Islamic art, architecture and culture in Tunisia shows the country's treasures displayed within their historical and cultural context. It includes up-to-date information, detailed descriptions of the items on display, an exhaustive historic and artistic introduction, a number of itineraries, practical information (distances, opening hours etc), and tips for appreciating the natural environment surrounding the sites. The descriptions of monuments, archaeological sites, artefacts and architecture are written by local academics and specialists.
