Don't forget to browse the stacks for books about Art History and the Media Resource Center for videos. Art titles are in the N's, found on the 2nd and 3rd (for oversize books) floors; World History is in the D's, found on the Lower Level.
Here is a sampling of relevant titles.
God's crucible : Islam and the making of Europe, 570 to 1215 by 
Messianic beliefs and imperial politics in medieval Islam : the ʻAbbāsid caliphate in the early ninth century by 
Early medieval architecture as bearer of meaning by 
Marvellous to behold : miracles in medieval manuscripts by 
Salonica, city of ghosts : Christians, Muslims, and Jews, 1430-1950 by LibrarySearch is the library catalog of six private colleges and universities in the Twin Cities, including Saint Thomas. Possible topics: .Christian Art and Symbolism: Medieval, 500-1500; Middle Ages (there are many subdivisions); Cities and Towns, medieval; Architecture, Medieval; Mosques; Architecture, Early Christian; Synagogues--History; Church Architecture; Monasteries.
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