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The Travels of Ibn Jubayr Translated by Roland Broadhurst
Introducing “The Travels of Ibn Jubayr” – A First-Hand Account of a Mediaeval Spanish Muslim’s Pilgrimage and Travels to the Middle East and Sicily
Discover the fascinating journey of a wise and scholarly Spanish Muslim, Ibn Jubayr, as he embarks on a pilgrimage to Makkah and Madinah, the holy cities of Islam, and travels to other cities of the Middle East and Sicily. Written over eight hundred years ago, this captivating tale has now been translated into English by Roland Broadhurst.
Broadhurst’s translation remains faithful to the original author’s words, arrangement, and imagery, while following the rigorous canons of oriental scholarship. Working under the guidance of Professor Arbery, Professor of Arabic at the University of Cambridge, Broadhurst’s translation is as exact as English syntax and style will permit.
The book comes with comprehensive notes that cater to both specialist and general readers. A glossary explains the Arabic words that appear most in the text, and a comprehensive introduction sets the scene and describes the dramatis personae.
Book details
Author: Ibn Jubayr, translated by Roland Broadhurst
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Goodword
Language: English
ISBN: 81-87570-55-5
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