Description Ibn Sina (980-1037 CE), or Avicenna as he came to be known in the West, was the man who knew everything. But did you know that his life was full of intrigue, plots, desperate escapes and long imprisonments? In this short biography you will discover how Ibn Sina revolutionised philosophy and medicine and make lasting contributions to mathematics and science, while serving viziers, amirs and sultans, and fleeing from them too. Due to the scope and brilliance of Ibn Sina’s work, he can be described as the Leonardo Da Vinci of the Islamic world. Written in a straightforward style, with explanations, images and maps aplenty, this short book brilliantly narrates the life and times of Ibn Sina. Author: Edoardo Albert Publisher: Kube Publishing Format: Paperback Pages: 94 Size: 14 x 19.7cm Related
