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'Every spread is a delight.' (Los Angeles Times) 'The presentation is outstanding ... with much material that is little known and a great wealth of evocative colour photographs.' (Archis)

'Every spread is a delight.' (Los Angeles Times) 'The presentation is outstanding ... with much material that is little known and a great wealth of evocative colour photographs.' (Archis)

As Victor Hugo once said: 'Spain is half African, Africa is half Asian'. This lavishly illustrated book covers all aspects of style in Mogul India, Turkey and Moorish Spain. It is not surprising that Moorish style still has the power to startle the eye; it inspired painters ranging from Delacroix and Ingres to David Roberts and Matisse. More surprisingly, Orientalism has been used throughout the Western world in Tuscan villas, gentleman's clubs and even in the famous 'Alhambra' cinemas. Moorish Style is fascinating for anyone interested in the Arab world, Spain, and, in particular, Granada. (Kirkus UK)

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Miles Danby, Professor Emeritus of Architecture at Newcastle University, is an architect and lecturer with a special interest in the buildings of developing countries.

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