Best divisions for knowledge of the regions, the: translation of ahsan al-taqasim fi ma'rifat al-aqalim
Auteur :
Al-Muqaddasi
Éditeur :
Garnet Publishing Ltd
ISBN :
9781859641361
Date de publication :
28 oct. 2000
Dimensions :
24,0 x 16,8 cm
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
Written 1000 years ago, this geographical treatise was based on some 20 years of experiences undergone and observations noted in the author's survey of the realm of Islam, from the Atlantic to the Indian Ocean. He presents his observations on its topography, vegetation, religion and culture.