{"product_id":"9783902782168","title":"The Ayyubid Era: Art and Architecture in Medieval Syria","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis new MWNF Travel Book was conceived not long before the war started. All texts refer to the pre-war situation and are our expression of hope that Syria, a land that witnessed the evolution of civilisation since the beginnings of human history, may soon become a place of peace and the driving force behind a new and peaceful beginning for the entire region. Bilad al-Sham testifies to a thorough and strategic programme of urban reconstruction and reunification during the 12th and 13th centuries. Amidst a period of fragmentation, visionary leadership came with the Atabeg Nur al-Din Zangi. He revived Syria's cities as safe havens to restore order. His most agile Kurdish general, Salah al-Din (Saladin), assumed power after he died and unified Egypt and Sham into one force capable of re-conquering Jerusalem from the Crusaders. The Ayyubid Empire flourished and continued the policy of patronage. Though short-lived, this era held long-lasting resonance for the region. Its recognisable architectural aesthetic - austere, yet robust and perfected ‒ survived until modern times.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Ayyubid Era: Art and Architecture in Medieval Syria describes eight thematic Itineraries including, among others, the cities of Damascus, Bosra, Homs, Hama, Aleppo and Raqqa.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis title is part of the series \"Islamic Art in the Mediterranean\". Each title in this series start swith a general introduction to the series, followed by an introduction to the particular title. To see the table of contents of this title and a section of its introduction, please check the \"Look Inside\" link for the eBook\/Kindle version. The \"Look Inside\" link for the paperback version takes you to the general series introduction. Please note that only the eBook includes a Location Index.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Museum Ohne Grenzen (Museum With No Frontiers)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47055952019696,"sku":"9783902782168","price":24.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9783902782168_p0.jpg?v=1763702739","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9783902782168","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}