Relations de voyages et textes geographiques arabes, persans et turks relatifs a l'Extreme-Orient du VIIIe au XVIIIe siecles

Discover a fascinating exploration of the Far East through the eyes of notable scholars in Relations de voyages et textes geographiques arabes, persans et turks relatifs a l'Extreme-Orient du VIIIe au XVIIIe siecles, authored by the esteemed French orientalist Gabriel Ferrand. Published by Cambridge University Press in 2015, this 318-page paperback offers a meticulously curated collection of annotated French translations of predominantly Arabic texts, paired with insightful extracts from Persian, Turkish, Chinese, Japanese, Tamil, Kawi, and Malay sources.

This comprehensive work not only sheds light on the travel narratives and geographical insights from the 8th to the 18th century but also includes brief biographical notes on the various authors, enriching your understanding of the cultural context. Ideal for historians, researchers, and enthusiasts of oriental studies, Ferrand's invaluable compilation invites readers to journey through time and cultures, making it a must-have for your bookshelf.