Mosques

144 pages. spine faded The story of the world's great mosques is intrinsically related to the story and spread of Islam. Against the canvas of the rise and fall of great Islamic dy nasties, this book takes the reader on a fascinating journey to ancient lands, w here some of the greatest architectural marvels of history were created. Mosque s charts the development of the mosque in countries and kingdoms across the wor ld, from the birth of the Prophet Muhammad, founder of Islam, and the founding o f the first Muslim congregational place of prayer to the mosque's place in the m odern age. Accompanied throughout with stunning photography, highlighting the ar chitectural features of these beautifully designed buildings, Mosques document s one of the most dynamic religious movements of all time.