Stealing from the Saracens Dune one exorcism at a time

one exorcism at a time

gay man in handling the prejudices of his generation and living through the Aids epidemic

what those super-traders had to say about their unprecedented successes

but to his direct audience

architects and archaeologists

Stealing from the Saracens Dune one exorcism at a timeAgainst a backdrop of Islamophobia, Europeans are increasingly airbrushing from history their cultural debt to the Muslim world. But this legacy lives on in some of Europe's most recognizable buildings, from Notre Dame Cathedral to the Houses of Parliament. This beautifully illustrated book reveals the Arab and Islamic roots of Europe's architectural heritage. Diana Darke traces ideas and styles from vibrant Middle Eastern centers like Damascus,