By Prof. Gideon S. Golany
Or-Yehuda, The Babylonian Jewry Heritage Center, 1994
28x24cm, 249 P.(Hebrew) + 19 P. (English). $30.

CONTENTS

List of Figures

List of Tables

Introduction

Chapter One:

Babylonian Jewry and Baghdad City Babylonian Jewry: A historical Account

Genesis of Babylonian Jewry

Accomplishments of Babylonian Jewry Jews Under Other Rulers

Contemporary Developments

Baghdad City Structure

Jews in The City

Chapter Two:

The Jewish Quarter Location

Climatic Impact

Form, Size and Density

Land Use Pattern

Arteries

Chapter Three:

The Jewish Baghdad House Origin Of The Classical Baghdad House Urban Square House Factors Influencing The House Design Jewish House Case Studies Basic House Plan Spaces Of The House

Chapter Four:

House Design Analyses Socio-Cultural Determinant House Design And Thermal Performance Depth, Cooling And Space Design Below-Ground Construction Diurnal And Seasonal Living Cycle Roof Usage Case Studies: Nineteenth Century Houses Other Case Studies: Twentieth Century Houses

Chapter Five:

Construction Of The Baghdad House Usta: The Master Builder Architectural Motives Building Materials Columns Arches Other Structures Ornament

Conclusion

Appendices

Sources Used

Selected Related Literature

Selected Reading List On Babylonian Jewry