A history of architecture in all countries, from the earliest times to the present day (1874)
Fergusson, James, 1808-1886 · New York, Dodd, Mead · leaf 530
bes the design to a Christian architect,who, when the Emir declined to use the columns of desecratedchurches for the proposed mosque, offered to build it entirely oforiginal materials. He was at first thrown into prison throughthe machinations of his rivals; but at last, when they found theycould… … 960. Arches in the Mosque of Amrou. (FromG. de Prangeys Work.) 1 This was quite true when I firstsaw it and wrote these lines. Sincethen the arches have been built up,and it has been converted into a hospital, and I fear irretrievablyruined. 2 See Costes Edifices de Caire, p.32, quoting from…
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