Godfrey Goodwin Libri

A guide focusing on Islamic architecture in Spain. The historical context to buildings is given and the development and characteristics of the architecture discussed, with an account of the principal architects involved.

Exploring the palace of the Ottoman sultans in Istanbul, this guide offers insights into both public and restricted areas, detailing the historical transformations caused by fire, earthquakes, and spatial challenges. It highlights the palace's treasures, including kaftans and furnishings, while also delving into the culinary traditions associated with the site. The book presents a vivid picture of the palace's rich cultural heritage and its evolution over time.

This extensively illustrated survey shows, through an analysis of style, history and religious symbolism, the Ottoman architecture to be a creative art, unique to its cultural background

From the fifteenth to the sixteenth century, the janissaries were the scourge of Europe. Their loyalty to their corps was infinite, as the Ottomans conquered the Balkans as far as the Danube, and Syria, Egypt and Iraq. Who were they? Why were they an elite? Why did they decline and what was... číst celé