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The Life of the Red Sea Dhow: A Cultural History of Seaborne Exploration in the Islamic World

SKU: 9781848858060

11,210.00

Explore the captivating cultural history of the Red Sea dhow, a symbol of seaborne exploration in the Islamic world. Authored by a foremost scholar of Islamic material culture, this book vividly recounts the dhow’s journey from medieval to modern times. Discover its crucial role in commerce and the vibrant transmission of ideas across Arabian and African coasts. Essential for history enthusiasts and scholars interested in ancient trade routes and the profound maritime heritage of the Islamic world, this work illuminates its full cultural context.

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