The book is written by K.A. Krizol. The Publisher was Oxford University. It is reviewed and proofread by James Wilson. It was translated into Arabic and source verified by Abdullah Ali Alrahibi.The books falls in two parts. The first part highlights beginning of Islam era, Omayyad age. In the Beginning of Islam ear, it shows the construction of holy Kaaba, early mosques and Dar Al Emara in Kufa. It also highlights the archaeological works completed by the Omaayed caliph Al Waleed bin Abdul Malek and the achievements made by caliph Sulaiman and II Yazeed, and other Muslim leaders and governors. It shows the architectural development.In its second part, its shows architecture in Abbasid age, and samples of architectural arts which existed until the fall of Abbasid state. It mentioned countries and areas such as Egypt, Tunisia, Asfahan, Qairawn, and other places where architecture boomed, especially grand mosques mentioned in the book which fell in 797 pages of big size.