Examines the inventions and scientific discoveries from the Golden Age of the Muslim world, and discusses the introduction of the decimal system, Alhazen's study of light, the maps drawn by Al-Idrisi, and more.

Translation of: Grand livre des sciences et inventions Arabes.

The Muslim Empire -- An extraordinary story -- Muhammad, Prophet of Islam -- Islam and the Muslims -- A century of conquest -- An immense empire -- In the city or in the country? -- Everyday life in the city -- The paths of knowledge -- Adventures in learning -- 9th century Baghdad -- Al-khwarizmi introduces the number zero -- 10th century Cairo -- Alhazen : master of light -- 11th century Esfahan -- Avicenna completes his book of medicine -- 12th century Palermo -- Al-Idrisi maps the known world -- 14th century Damascus -- Ibn al-Shatir measures time.