Despite the doubts surrounding his journeys, Battúta remains a source cited by historians and a significant figure in history. The differences in tone between parts of the text – at times intimately anecdotal, at times brief, detached or scholarly – are cited in support of these ideas. The book is ideal for anyone who knows little about Ibn Battuta and wants short snippets and anecdotes from his travels, paired alongside a broad context of the world during the 14 th century. Gibb in the middle of last century - which now is available on Amazon, published by Routledge 1 edition (May 15, 2017), at exorbitant prices. This particular excerpt concerns his travels in southwest Asia and eastern Africa to Damascus, Basra, Mogadishu, Mombasa, and Kilwa. Edoardo Albert’s Ibn Battuta: The Journey of a Medieval Muslim is an introductory and concise book on arguably one of history’s greatest travellers. Modern scholars, while acknowledging Ibn Battúta’s contribution to understandings of Medieval cultures, consider some of his journeys to be exaggerated or fabricated. Muvahhed also speaks of the 'The Travels of Ibn Battuta, AD 13251354: Volumes I - V (Hakluyt Society, Second Series)' - translation by H.A.R.
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Darker themes however also emerge the shocking toll of the Black Death in 1347-1351 is related in somber detail. Morocco), the greatest medieval Muslim traveler and the author of one of the most famous travel books, the Rilah (Travels). 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. At times in danger from bandits or militaries, at times marveling at the ancient cities and cultural majesties of nations, Ibn Battúta was an adventurer and writer of supreme capacity. Some of his hosts were generous, others not so, and a few even sought to betroth Battúta. 5.0 out of 5 stars Kamrup - Chittagong - Sylhet - Blue River Part. For e.g., its mostly unclear how and why Ibn Battuta decides to travel to the next place from where he currently is. In doing so, he met several local rulers, to whom he described his quest to explore and record his sights. The Travels of Ibn Battutah: Battutah, Ibn: 9780330418799: Books. Originally born in Morocco, the author traversed the Middle East, Spain, Africa, and vast swathes of Asia including India, Southeast Asia and China.
Travelling in the 14th century, Ibn Battúta details a variety of world cultures and regions. Ibn Battúta was a geographer and traveller who spent decades roaming distant lands these are his journeys, translated to English by celebrated scholar H.A.R.
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