Sinan's Istanbul A Guide to the Works of Sinan the Architect in Istanbul : the Crowning of an Ottoman Capital

"In the 16th century, the Ottoman Empire was a world leading political power. It was also at the peak of its artistic production. Within this context, Sinan was able to embody alone the cultural heritage of his time in the field of architecture. Sinan's Works constitute the crowning of Ottoman architecture, and his contribution to our architectural history is incomparable. A majority of his unique designs were implemented in Istanbul. Sinan's Istanbul was designed as a comprehensive guide for those who would like to learn about the works of Sinan in Istanbul. In this book, for which he, pohotgraphed and studied each and every work on site and in detail, Reha Günay, describes with the help of architectural drawings the basic characteristics of Sinan's different types of works: complexes (külliye), mosques, baths (hamam), Islamic higher education schools (medrese) and bridges." First edition 1987.