Mission to the Volga Paperback / softback
by Ahmad Ibn Fadlan
Part of the Library of Arabic Literature series
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The earliest surviving instance of sustained first-person travel narrative in ArabicMission to the Volga is a pioneering text of peerless historical and literary value.
In its pages, we move north on a diplomatic mission from Baghdad to the upper reaches of the Volga River in what is now central Russia.
In this colorful documentary from the tenth century, the enigmatic Ibn Fadlan relates his experiences as part of an embassy sent by Caliph al-Muqtadir to deliver political and religious instruction to the recently-converted King of the Bulghars.
During eleven months of grueling travel, Ibn Fadlan records the marvels he witnesses on his journey, including an aurora borealis and the white nights of the North.
Crucially, he offers a description of the Viking Rus, including their customs, clothing, body painting, and a striking account of a ship funeral.
Together, these anecdotes illuminate a vibrant world of diversity during the heyday of the Abbasid Empire, narrated with as much curiosity and zeal as they were perceived by its observant beholder. An English-only edition.
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- Pages:108 pages
- Publisher:New York University Press
- Publication Date:04/04/2017
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- ISBN:9781479899890
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In Stock - low on stock, only 1 copy remainingFree UK DeliveryEstimated delivery 2-3 working days
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:108 pages
- Publisher:New York University Press
- Publication Date:04/04/2017
- Category:
- ISBN:9781479899890