Everything under the sun : astronomy, mathematics, and Islam /

"Picking up mathematics and astronomy from where the ancient Greeks left off, Arab scholars paved the way for the Copernican revolution and the rebirth of science in Europe. This program reveals the Empire of the Caliphate's role in developing the Indo-Arabic decimal system, algebra, and a...

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Corporate Authors:	FIT Production (Firm), Cinquième (Firm), Canal Sur Televisión S.A, Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm)
Other Authors:	Hussein, Mahmoud, Calderon, Philippe
Format:	Video DVD
Language:	English
Published:	Princeton, N.J. : Films for the Humanities & Sciences, [2004]
Series:	Lorsque le monde parlait arabe ; 8.
Subjects:	Mathematics, Arab > History. Astronomy, Arab > History. Islamic civilization. Documentary films. Short films. Educational films.