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Arabick Wealth of Knowledge

1001 Inventions

1001 Inventions
London, United Kingdom

Well-read westerners in 17th-century Europe knew that the golden era of Muslim civilisation had left a wealth of knowledge in Arabic and Persian. Merchants and businesspeople travelling east began to seek manuscripts to send back to eager European scientists. Kings and bishops requested enough books to fill miles of library shelves.

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  • Title: Arabick Wealth of Knowledge
  • Original Source: 1001 Inventions
  • Rights: All rights reserved ©1001 Inventions

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