Explorers of Arabia: From the Renaissance to the End of the Victorian Era

Explorers of Arabia: From the Renaissance to the End of the Victorian Era - Routledge Library Editions. History of the Middle East

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Exploration usually demands the qualities of bravery, curiosity and organising ability. Arabia demanded more of the voyager: linguistic ability of a high order, scholarship and an imaginative temperament. It was also necessary to be able to pass as a native, if not of Arabia then of part of the Islamic world. The early explorers faced untold dan

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Book information

ISBN: 9781138225862
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Imprint: Routledge
Pub date:
DEWEY: 915.304
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 310
Weight: 480g
Height: 157mm
Width: 234mm
Spine width: 21mm