Review: Nabil Matar, In the Lands of the Christians: Arabic Travel Writing in the Seventeenth Century (original) (raw)
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Nabil Matar's edited volume 'In the Lands of the Christians: Arabic Travel Writing in the Seventeenth Century' presents English translations of four Arabic travel narratives from the seventeenth century, challenging the stereotype that Muslims lacked curiosity about Europe. The collection includes a comprehensive introduction discussing the narratives and their historical context, as well as intimate accounts of cultural interactions. Matar's work contributes to a re-evaluation of cultural exchanges between the Islamic world and Europe, emphasizing the complexity of understanding historical perspectives.
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