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Abraham’s Luggage: A Social Life of Things in the Medieval Indian Ocean World (Asian Connections)
SKU: 9781107173880
₹11,092.00
Uncover the vibrant social life of the medieval Indian Ocean through a 12th-century merchant’s inventory. This innovative book uses a unique document originating in India to reconstruct the daily lives, material culture, and cross-cultural exchanges of traders connecting South Asia with the Mediterranean. Explore the challenges of maintaining homes away from home and the compromises that shaped this dynamic era. Essential for students and enthusiasts of Indian history, maritime trade, and the social history of ancient worlds.
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