Extraction of pure gold from a brief description of Paris, or The Precious Sofa of Information about Paris
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The Sheikh Rifa Rafi At-Takhtavi (1801-1873), a graduate of the largest University of Muslim University Al-Azhar was located in Paris from 1828 to 1831 as part of the group of young Egyptians sent by the ruler of Egypt Muhammad "Ali to study to France. There, following the advice of his teacher, the famous poet and stylist Hasan Al-"Ttara, wrote most of the book published in Cairo in 1834 called "extraction of pure gold from a brief description of Paris". In the book, a kind of brief Encyclopedia of Paris, At-Takhtavi, relying on the French books read during his studies, on publications in the press and on their own observations, describes the daily life of Parisians, their morals, customs, character, religious views, professional classes, As well as the position of a woman in society, French sciences and arts, the public system of France, talks about the events of the July revolution of 1830. His goal is to introduce the Egyptians and "All Muslims" with the achievements of the French in the field of science, technology and public life and to facilitate the movement His country on the way of updating and progress.
For a wide range of readers
For a wide range of readers
Author:
Author:At-Takhtavi Reefa and Rafi
Cover:
Cover:Hard
Category:
- Category:History & Geography
- Category:Medical Books
Series:
Series: Literary monuments
ISBN:
ISBN:978-5-02-036873-6
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