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Islam, empire of faith [videorecording] / a Gardner Films production in association with PBS and Devillier Donegan Enterprises ; produced and directed by Robert Gardner ; Jonathan Grupper, series writer

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Author:
Gardner, Robert 1925-  Search this
Grupper, Jonathan  Search this
Kingsley, Ben 1943-  Search this
Gardner Films, Inc  Search this
Devillier-Donegan Enterprises  Search this
PBS DVD (Firm)  Search this
Warner Home Video (Firm)  Search this
Physical description:
1 videodisc (163 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in
Type:
Videorecordings
Documentary television programs
Video recordings for the hearing impaired
Place:
United States
Date:
2001
2000
Notes:
Includes a behind-the-scenes look at the making and a tour of Islamic architecture with producer's commentary.
Summary:
Documents the rise and growth of Islam throughout the world, from the birth of Prophet Muhammad in the 6th century through the peak of the Ottoman Empire 1000 years later. Discusses the impact of Islamic civilization on world history and culture.
Topic:
Islam--History  Search this
Islam--Influence  Search this
Call number:
video 000599
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_742893