Arab Seafaring - In the Indian Ocean in Ancient and Early Medieval Times - Expanded Edition

About the author

George Houran (1913-19840 was Professor of Near Eastern Studies at the University of Michigan. John Carswell is Director of Islamic Department at Sotheby's.

Summary

Deals with the history of the sea trade of the Arabs in the Indian Ocean from its obscure origins many centuries before Christ to the time of its full extension to China and East Africa in the ninth and tenth centuries. This title comprises a brief but masterly historical account that has never been superseded.

Product details

• Authors: George F. Hourani, Hourani George F.
• Publisher: Princeton University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 23.07.1995
• EAN: 9780691000329
• ISBN: 978-0-691-00032-9
• No. of pages: 216
• Dimensions: 140 mm x 216 mm x 14 mm
• Weight: 311 g
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories; HISTORY / World, HISTORY / Social History, Social & cultural history, HISTORY / Maritime History & Piracy, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Industries / Transportation, maritime history, General & world history, Social and cultural history, Transport industries, General and world history, Indian Ocean, Islamic countries, Shipping industries