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Author Matar, Nabil

Title An Arab Ambassador in the Mediterranean World : the Travels of Muhammad ibn 'Uthmān al-Miknāsī, 1779-1788
Published Hoboken : Taylor and Francis, 2015

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Description 1 online resource (211 pages)
Series Culture and Civilization in the Middle East
Culture and civilisation in the Middle East.
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
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Subject Miknāsī, Muḥammad ibn ʻUthmān, -1799 -- Travel
SUBJECT Miknāsī, Muḥammad ibn ʻUthmān, -1799 fast
Subject Travelers' writings, Arabic -- Mediterranean Region
Travelers' writings, Arabic -- Mediterranean Region -- History and criticism
SCIENCE -- Earth Sciences -- Geography.
TRAVEL -- Budget.
TRAVEL -- Hikes & Walks.
TRAVEL -- Museums, Tours, Points of Interest.
TRAVEL -- Parks & Campgrounds.
Travel
Travelers' writings, Arabic
Mediterranean Region
Genre/Form Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9781317649243
9781317649236
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