Damascus: Hidden Treasures of the Old City |
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Brigid Keenan
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Pages: 224 (Paperback)
Preface: Wafic Said
ISBN: 0500282994
Pub: Thames & Hudson Ltd
Pub date: 2001-07-16
Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 71966
Reader Reviews:
A rare chance to glimpse hidden treasures (27/28 people found this helpful)
This is a rare opportunity to see inside some of Damscus' most beautiful buildings, with complex histories stretching back many centuries. Having lived in this still vibrant and bustling city, I've seen a few of the best known of the buildings in this book. This book's real selling point, however, is its access to houses that the average student or tourist has little hope of seeing unless fortunate enough to meet the families that live in them. The accompanying text also strikes the right balance between historical depth and sheer readability with a blend of history, anecdote and explanation. It also ties in well to the beautiful photography, meaning there is not much in the way of flipping back and forth. Highly recommended.
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