Into the Unknown: Medieval Travellers, Real and Imaginary
- đ¤ Speaker: Prof James Montgomery, Faculty of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies
- đ Date & Time: Wednesday 22 October 2008, 17:00 - 18:00
- đ Venue: Room 8-9, Faculty of Asian & Middle Eastern Studies
Abstract
A chance to learn about the impact of travel throughout Islamic history. Hear about travelling in the quest for knowledge of prophetic traditions, trade, cartography and geography and venturing into the unknown. Given by Professor Montgomery.
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Prof James Montgomery, Faculty of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies
Wednesday 22 October 2008, 17:00-18:00