The emergence, development, and transformation of medieval cities in the Middle East

Author: Che Xiaomei
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Publish Date: 2004-12-01
Features: This book systematically discusses the urban development history of the Middle East from the establishment of Islamic cities in the 7th century to the eve of the World War, covering the origins of Middle Eastern Islamic cities, the social functions of medieval Middle Eastern Islamic cities, the initiation of modernization in modern Middle Eastern Islamic cities, and the transformation of urban modernization in Middle Eastern society.