His account of the journey, dictated on his return, not only provides vivid accounts of an odyssey that took him to exotic lands, but also describes in great detail Muslim maritime activities in the Middle and Far East, fascinating elements of foreign architecture, and agricultural activities of diverse cultures.A rare and important work covering the geography and history of the medieval Arab world, this primary sourcebook will be welcomed by students and scholars for its inherent historical value. The first volume recorded Ibn Battuta's earliest journeys through Tunisia, Egypt, Syria and Arabia.
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Leaving his native city of Tangier in 1326, he traveled - over the next several years - to East Africa, Byzantium, Iraq, southern Russia, India, Ceylon, and China. Buy The Travels of Ibn Battuta by Ibn Battuta, Samuel Lee from Waterstones today Click and Collect from your local Waterstones or get FREE UK delivery on. The Arab equivalent of Marco Polo, Sheikh Ibn Battuta (1304-77) set out as a young man on a pilgrimage to Mecca that ended 27 years and 75,000 miles later.The only medieval traveler known to have visited the lands of every Muslim ruler of his time, Ibn Battuta was born into a family of highly respected religious judges and educated as a theologian. "synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.īook Description Paperback. 5.95/mo for the first 4 months For a limited-time, save over 60 on your first 4 months of Audible Premium Plus, and enjoy bestselling audiobooks, new releases, Originals, podcasts, and more. His account of the journey, dictated on his return, not only provides vivid accounts of an odyssey that took him to exotic lands, but also describes in great detail Muslim maritime activities in the Middle and Far East, fascinating elements of foreign architecture, and agricultural activities of diverse cultures.Ī rare and important work covering the geography and history of the medieval Arab world, this primary sourcebook will be welcomed by students and scholars for its inherent historical value. His acclaimed Travels with a Tangerine: A Journey in the Footnotes of Ibn Battutah won him a Thomas Cook/Daily Telegraph Travel Book Award. Leaving his native city of Tangier in 1326, he traveled - over the next several years - to East Africa, Byzantium, Iraq, southern Russia, India, Ceylon, and China. The only medieval traveler known to have visited the lands of every Muslim ruler of his time, Ibn Battuta was born into a family of highly respected religious judges and educated as a theologian. The Arab equivalent of Marco Polo, Sheikh Ibn Battuta (1304-77) set out as a young man on a pilgrimage to Mecca that ended 27 years and 75,000 miles later.
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