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Ibn Fadlan And The Land Of Darkness: Arab Travellers In The Far North (Penguin Classics),Used
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A Fascinating Collection Of Medieval Arabic Travel Writing In An Important New Translationbetween The Ninth And Fourteenth Centuries, Arab Explorers Journeyed Widely And Frequently Into The Far North, Crossing Territories That Now Include Russia, Uzbekistan, And Kazakhstan. Ibn Fadlan'S Chronicles Of His Travels Are One Of The Most Important Documents From The Period, And This Illuminating New Translation Offers Insight Into The World Of The Arab Geographers And The Medieval Lands Of The Far North. Based On An Expedition To The Upper Volga River In 922 Ad, Ibn Fadlan And The Land Of Darkness Provides A Rare And Valuable Glimpse Of Viking Customs, Dress, Table Manners, Religion, And Sexual Practices, Including The Only Eyewitness Account Ever Written Of A Viking Ship Cremation.For More Than Seventy Years, Penguin Has Been The Leading Publisher Of Classic Literature In The Englishspeaking World. With More Than 1,700 Titles, Penguin Classics Represents A Global Bookshelf Of The Best Works Throughout History And Across Genres And Disciplines. Readers Trust The Series To Provide Authoritative Texts Enhanced By Introductions And Notes By Distinguished Scholars And Contemporary Authors, As Well As Uptodate Translations By Awardwinning Translators.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'Ibn Fadlan and the Land of Darkness' about? A: This book is a collection of medieval Arabic travel writing, focusing on Ibn Fadlan's chronicles of his journey to the upper Volga River in 922 AD, offering insights into Viking customs and practices.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Ibn Fadlan and the Land of Darkness' is Ibn Fadlan, an Arab explorer known for his detailed accounts of his travels in the far north.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages are in the book? A: The book contains a total of 256 pages.
- Q: When was 'Ibn Fadlan and the Land of Darkness' published? A: This book was published on January 31, 2012.
- Q: What genre does this book belong to? A: The book is categorized as an anthology, specifically focusing on travel writing.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic use? A: Yes, the book is suitable for academic use as it provides authoritative texts with scholarly insights into medieval Arabic travel.
- Q: What is unique about Ibn Fadlan's account? A: Ibn Fadlan's account is unique as it includes the only eyewitness description of a Viking ship cremation.
- Q: Are there any illustrations in the book? A: The product details do not specify if there are illustrations included in the book.
- Q: Can this book be a good gift for history enthusiasts? A: Yes, this book makes an excellent gift for history enthusiasts interested in medieval exploration and Viking history.