Ibn Fadlan and the Land of Darkness (Paperback)
Ibn, Fadlan, Ahmad (Author)
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Between the 9th and 14th centuries, Arab travellers such as Ibn Fadlan journeyed widely and frequently into the far north, crossing territories that now include Russia, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan. This translation offers an illuminating insight into the world of the Arab geographers, and the medieval lands of the far north.
Reviews
Exceptional...a fascinating book, with a nugget of curious information on each page, adding up to a picture that turns preconceptions on their head...Delightful and intriguing
The Scotsman
Reviews
Exceptional...a fascinating book, with a nugget of curious information on each page, adding up to a picture that turns preconceptions on their head...Delightful and intriguing
The Scotsman
ISBN (SKU)
9780140455076
Pages
239
Weight
227g
Dimensions
198x129x18
Imprint
Penguin Classics
Published
01, December, 2011
Genres
Travel
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