When Asia was the world
Gordon, Stewart
When Asia was the world - Philadelphia Da Capo Press 2008 - viii,228p.
CONTENTS
Introduction vii
1 Monasteries and Monarchs: Xuanzang, 618-632 CE 1
2 Caliph and Caravan: Ibn Fadlan, 921-922 CE 21
3 Philosopher and Physician: Ibn Sina, 1002-1021 CE 39
4 Ingots and Artifacts: The Intan Shipwreck, circa 1000 CE 57
5 Pepper and Partnerships: Abraham bin Yiju, 1120-1160 CE 75
6 Nobles and Notables: Ibn Battuta, 1325-1356 CE 97
7 Treasure and Treaty: Ma Huan, 1413-1431 CE 117
8 Blood and Salt: Babur, 1494-1526 CE 137
9 Medicines and Misunderstandings:
Tome Pires, 1511-1521 CE 157
10 The Asian World: 500-1500 CE 177
Notes 193
Suggested Reading 215
Index 223
9780306817397
915.04 / GOR
When Asia was the world - Philadelphia Da Capo Press 2008 - viii,228p.
CONTENTS
Introduction vii
1 Monasteries and Monarchs: Xuanzang, 618-632 CE 1
2 Caliph and Caravan: Ibn Fadlan, 921-922 CE 21
3 Philosopher and Physician: Ibn Sina, 1002-1021 CE 39
4 Ingots and Artifacts: The Intan Shipwreck, circa 1000 CE 57
5 Pepper and Partnerships: Abraham bin Yiju, 1120-1160 CE 75
6 Nobles and Notables: Ibn Battuta, 1325-1356 CE 97
7 Treasure and Treaty: Ma Huan, 1413-1431 CE 117
8 Blood and Salt: Babur, 1494-1526 CE 137
9 Medicines and Misunderstandings:
Tome Pires, 1511-1521 CE 157
10 The Asian World: 500-1500 CE 177
Notes 193
Suggested Reading 215
Index 223
9780306817397
915.04 / GOR