pt. 1. Unity -- pt. 2. Nomad and the city -- pt. 3. Man and nature -- pt. 4. The pattern of beauty -- pt. 5. Knowledge of the world -- pt. 6. The inner life.Focuses on the classic Islamic empire and the realm of its lingering existence from Africa through the Arabian heartland to Indonesia, stressing the universality of Islam. Examines the influence of Islamic doctrine and traditional practices, and shows important contributions of Islamic civilization to the world.
Format
6 videodiscs (25 min. each)
