Author : Dr Muhammad Wajid Akhter
Publisher : Troubador Publishing Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1805142720
Total Pages : 312 pages
Book Rating : 4.20/5 ( download)
Book Synopsis Istanbul: An Islamic History Guide by : Dr Muhammad Wajid Akhter
Download or read book Istanbul: An Islamic History Guide written by Dr Muhammad Wajid Akhter and published by Troubador Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2023-12-19 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Experiencing a city without knowing the history is like watching a blockbuster movie without a story – all sets and visuals, but devoid of dialogue, plot, and drama. We are travelling more than ever, but the story telling has not kept up. An amazing city like Istanbul becomes just another mosque, another palace and yet another sultan. This book aims to bring to life the stories behind the locations. Each story is accompanied by a lesson that can be applied to our lives. Why does a chain hang over the entrance to the Blue Mosque? Why do the chandeliers of Grand Mosques often have an ostrich egg at their centre? Who was Fatih and what made him special? This is a guidebook that prioritises the history of the locations and lessons we can learn from the past. If you want to experience Istanbul in a way that is a feast for the heart and mind as much as it is for the eyes and stomach, read on.