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OverviewThis book is a study of architecture and urban design across the Mediterranean Sea from the 12th to the 14th Century, a time when there was no single, hegemonic power dominating the area. The focus of the study-four cities on the Italian peninsula, and four in Syria and Egypt-is the interconnectedness of the design and use of urban structures, streets and open space. Each chapter offers an historical analysis of the buildings and spaces used for trade, education, political display and public action. The work includes historical and social analyses of the mercantile, social, political and educational cultures of the eight cities, highlighting similarities and differences between Christian and Islamic practices. Sixteen new maps drawn specifically for this book are based on the writings of medieval travelers. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Felicity RattePublisher: McFarland & Co Inc Imprint: McFarland & Co Inc Dimensions: Width: 17.80cm , Height: 0.90cm , Length: 25.40cm Weight: 0.333kg ISBN: 9781476678115ISBN 10: 1476678111 Pages: 168 Publication Date: 17 August 2021 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsAcknowledgments viii A Note Regarding the Maps x List of Maps xi List of Illustrations xii Preface 1 Introduction 3 1. The Merchant's City 19 2. The Scholar's City 58 3. The Diplomat's City 91 4. The People's City 123 Conclusion 146 Appendix: Timeline 151 Glossary 154 Chapter Notes 157 Bibliography 189 Index 203ReviewsAuthor InformationFelicity Ratte is a professor of art and architectural history at Emerson College in Boston. She teaches from the ancient to the renaissance periods, mostly focusing on the cultures of Europe and the Middle East. Her work currently focuses on the medieval and early modern built environment and its representation. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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