Mekka in the Latter Part of the 19th Century

Mekka in the Latter Part of the 19th Century Daily Life, Customs and Learning. The Moslims of the East-Indian Archipelago - Brill Classics in Islam

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Publisher's Synopsis

From 1884-1885, Christiaan Snouck Hurgronje stayed in Mecca. He became intimately acquainted with the daily life of the Meccans and the thousands of pilgrims from all over the world. This volume deals with social and family life, funeral customs and marriage. It is a unique insight in one the most important places in islamic culture.With a new foreword by Jan Just Witkam.

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Brill

Brill

Founded in 1683, Brill is a publishing house with a rich history and a strong international focus. The company?s head office is in Leiden, (The Netherlands) with a branch office in Boston, Massachusetts (USA). Brill?s publications focus on the Humanities and Social Sciences, International Law and selected areas in the Sciences.

Book information

ISBN: 9789004154490
Publisher: Brill
Imprint: Brill
Pub date:
Language: English
Weight: 748g
Height: 246mm
Width: 165mm
Spine width: 25mm