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Brilliant Biruni
Abu Raihan Biruni (973-1053 CE) was an Iranian scholar whose extraordinary achievements include predicting the existence of landmasses (North and South America) on the opposite side of the Earth and calculating the radius of the Earth five centuries before the European Renaissance. In Brilliant Biruni, Mohammad S. Kamiar presents the life of one of the greatest scholars in the history of the world: the story of a boy who became Biruni. From his boyhood home in the Village of Vasemereed to his final resting place in the city of Ghazna, Afghanistan, Brilliant Biruni: The Story of Abu Rayhan Mohammad Ibn Ahmad documents and describes the life story of this important geographer, prolific author, and groundbreaking scientist who brightened the dark skies of the Middle Ages. Written in accessible language and free of jargon, this biography sheds light on the neglected but influential scholar, giving Biruni the recognition he deserves.
Brilliant Biruni
Abu Rayhan Mohammad Ibn Ahmad Biruni (973-1053) was an Iranian scholar whoseextraordinary achievements included measuring the height of Mount Everest, calculating thethe radius of our planet, and predicting the existence of landmasses (North and SouthAmerica) on the other side of the Earth when Europe still was in its Dark Ages andbefore Christopher Columbus sailed the ocean blue in 1492. In Brilliant Biruni, Dr.Kamiar presents a historical biography of a slave boy who became Ostad Biruni.From his boyhood home village of Vasemereed in Central Asia to his final resting placein the city of Ghazna, Afghanistan, the book documents and describes the life of thissignificant geographer, prolific author, and a groundbreaking scientist who brightened thedark skies of the dark Middle Ages. It sheds light on the neglected but influential scholar,giving Biruni the recognition he deserves.In his book, Introduction to History of Science, George Sarton believed that the first fiftyyears of the 11th century rightfully and correctly must be called as the "Age of Biruni"(1927, p. 693).ISBN
A Bio-bibliography for Biruni
"Abu Raihan Mohammad Ibn Ahmad (973-1053 C.E.) was an Iranian scholar, also known as Biruni, whose extraordinary achievements include predicting the existence of landmasses on the opposite side of the Earth (North and South America) and calculating the radius of the Earth five centuries before the European Renaissance. Biruni was more than just a great scholar - he was a humanitarian and a man of honor. For the first time, a complete list of Biruni's numerous books on cartography, mathematics, astronomy, history, and geology is presented in a single volume." "Divided into five parts, A Bio-Bibliography for Biruni gives general background information on Biruni's time, his world, and his life,...
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The Saint of Jam
Explores the emergence, florescence, decay, and rejuvenation of the Sunni saint cult and shrine-complex of Shaykh al-Islam Ahmad-i Jam over nine-hundred years.
The World Today
Anyone interested in learning about geographic concepts will appreciate this concise book that highlights the most important concepts. The fifth edition presents authoritative content, currency, and outstanding cartography. It continues to build on its strength for understanding maps with the help of additional question types. New coauthor Jan Nijman also helps provide a current view of the field. With its up-to-date information and accessible introduction, this book is engaging for any reader.
Population Geography
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