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# Cross-cultural enlightenment Timeless knowledge revival Medieval science roots The House of Wisdom: How Arabic Science Saved Ancient Knowledge and Gave Us the Renaissance

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## Key Features

- • **Bridging Cultures and Eras:** Reveals the multicultural fabric of medieval science—Persians, Jews, Christians united by Arabic language.
- • **Uncover the Forgotten Origins:** Explore how Arabic science laid the foundation for the European Renaissance, reshaping modern knowledge.
- • **Expert Insight from Jim Al-Khalili:** Authored by a renowned physicist blending personal heritage with rigorous scholarship.
- • **Deep-Dive into Scientific Innovations:** From algebra to surgical instruments, discover the groundbreaking inventions that changed history.
- • **Timely Reflection on Science and Society:** Examines the rise and fall of Arabic science amid cultural and religious shifts, relevant to today’s global discourse.

## Overview

‘The House of Wisdom’ by Jim Al-Khalili is a compelling exploration of how medieval Arabic science preserved and advanced ancient knowledge, igniting the European Renaissance. Combining historical depth with personal narrative, it highlights the multicultural contributions to science and the complex interplay of culture, religion, and innovation that shaped the modern world.

## Description

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## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | 235,785 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 393 in Religious History of Islam 594 in History of Science (Books) 5,868 in World History (Books) |
| Customer reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (223) |
| Dimensions  | 13.97 x 2.29 x 21.21 cm |
| Edition  | Illustrated |
| ISBN-10  | 0143120565 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0143120568 |
| Item weight  | 1.05 kg |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 352 pages |
| Publication date  | 27 Mar. 2012 |
| Publisher  | Penguin Books |

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