Islamic Elements in the Architecture of Puglia

by Christiane L Joost-Gaugier

Puglia is one of the most extraordinary parts of Italy. Inhabited for over 8,000 years, this region has experienced almost every type of civilization known to the European world. This book focuses on the little known but important Islamic contribution to the architecture of Puglia, a contribution which was centered in the once Muslim city of Lucera and subsequently came to be of significance for the building of Christian cathedrals and churches in...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 2503580319
• ISBN13: 9782503580319
• Release Date: December 2019
• Publisher: Brepols Publishers
• Length: 220 Pages
• Weight: 2.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 8.6" x 10.9"