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Damascus has enjoyed a long history of immense artistic achievement. Alongside some of Islams most magnificent architecture, the capital city of Syria can also boast a heritage of fairytale palaces and sumptuous private houses of comparable splendour. Brigid Keenan and Tim Beddow record these priceless architectural gems in this classic book, now available again in hardback after some years out of print. The text describes the history of Damascus and life in the city today, and then proceeds to describe the houses themselves, their creators and occupants. Superb photographs illustrate not only façades, courtyards, alleyways and fountains, but also beautiful interiors, with exquisite details in marble, stone, wood, paint and mother-of-pearl. Damascus is a breathtaking tribute to an amazing architectural heritage.
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Colin Thubron, author of "Mirror to Damascus", published in 1965 writes: "A handsome and long overdue tribute to one of the most fascinating of Islamic cities." --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Colin Thubron, author of "Mirror to Damascus", published in 1965 writes: "A handsome and long overdue tribute to one of the most fascinating of Islamic cities." --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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A rare chance to glimpse hidden treasures,
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This review is from: Damascus: Hidden Treasures of the Old City (Paperback)
This is a rare opportunity to see inside some of Damscus' most beautiful buildings, with complex histories stretching back many centuries. Having lived in this still vibrant and bustling city, I've seen a few of the best known of the buildings in this book. This book's real selling point, however, is its access to houses that the average student or tourist has little hope of seeing unless fortunate enough to meet the families that live in them. The accompanying text also strikes the right balance between historical depth and sheer readability with a blend of history, anecdote and explanation. It also ties in well to the beautiful photography, meaning there is not much in the way of flipping back and forth. Highly recommended.
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Wonderful book about a wonderful city,
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This review is from: Damascus: Hidden Treasures of the Old City (Hardcover)
Having lived in Damascus, there are better guidebooks but few books that compare with Ms Keenan's and bring Damascus alive in the way that it deserves. This author gained exceptional access to the hidden corners of this historic city, whose real splendours are the old houses, not its museums or monuments. Full of gems.
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This review is from: Damascus: Hidden Treasures of the Old City (Hardcover)
I bought this book after having read Brigid Keenan's excellent book about her life as a diplomat's wife, and from a sense of perhaps having lived in Damascus in a previous life! I was not disappointed-the book is beautifully illustrated with wonderful photographs and very easily-read text. There is a lot of background history, which makes you understand a lot more about what is happening today in the middle east and at the same time strikes a note of poignancy and sadness at the lost world within this area.
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