Classic Ships of Islam: From Mesopotamia to the Indian Ocean
(Part of the Handbook of Oriental Studies. Section 1 The Near and Middle East Series)
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This book charts the development of Islamic ships and boats in the Western Indian Ocean from the seventh to the early sixteenth century with reference to earlier periods. It utilizes mainly Classical and Medieval Arabic literary sources with iconographical evidence and archaeological finds.
The interdependence of various trading activities in the region resulted in a cross fertilization, not only of goods but also of ideas and culture which gave...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:9004277854
ISBN13:9789004277854
Release Date:December 2007
Publisher:Brill
Length:530 Pages
Weight:1.80 lbs.
Dimensions:1.1" x 6.1" x 9.2"
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