| Description |
1 online resource (211 pages) |
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Culture and Civilization in the Middle East |
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Culture and civilisation in the Middle East.
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| Contents |
Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Dedication; Table of Contents; List of illustrations; Acknowledgments; Notes on the text; Introduction; 1 First journey: Spain, 1779-1780; 2 Second journey: Malta, Kingdom of Naples and Sicily, 1781-1783; 3 Third journey: the Islamic World, 1785-1788; Bibliography; Index |
| Summary |
This book provides translated selections from the writings of Muhammad Ibn Othman al-Miknasi (d. 1799). The only writings by an Arab-Muslim in the pre-modern period that present a comparative perspective, his travelogues provide unique insight with in to Christendom and Islam. Translating excerpts from his three travelogues, this book tells the story of al-Miknasi's travels from 1779-1788. As an ambassador, al-Miknasi was privy to court life, government offices and religious buildings, and he provides detailed accounts of cities, people, customs, ransom negotiations, historical events and poli |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Miknāsī, Muḥammad ibn ʻUthmān, -1799 -- Travel
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Miknāsī, Muḥammad ibn ʻUthmān, -1799 |
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Travelers' writings, Arabic -- Mediterranean Region
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Travelers' writings, Arabic -- Mediterranean Region -- History and criticism
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SCIENCE -- Earth Sciences -- Geography.
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TRAVEL -- Budget.
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TRAVEL -- Hikes & Walks.
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TRAVEL -- Museums, Tours, Points of Interest.
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TRAVEL -- Parks & Campgrounds.
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Travel
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Travelers' writings, Arabic
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Mediterranean Region
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| Genre/Form |
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781317649243 |
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9781317649236 |
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1317649249 |
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1317649230 |
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