Commerce, Culture, and Community in a Red Sea Port in the Thirteenth Century
| Author | : Li Guo |
| Publisher | : BRILL |
| Total Pages | : 360 |
| Release | : 2004-01-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9789004137479 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9004137475 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (475 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Commerce, Culture, and Community in a Red Sea Port in the Thirteenth Century by : Li Guo
Download or read book Commerce, Culture, and Community in a Red Sea Port in the Thirteenth Century written by Li Guo and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2004-01-01 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a study and edition of the Arabic documents uncovered in Quseir, Upper Egypt. These documents shed light on the Red Sea and Indian Ocean trade in the thirteenth century. They also reveal aspects of the everyday life, popular culture, and linguistic features of the communities involved.
