{"title":"Nabil Matar","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNabil Matar\u003c\/strong\u003e explores the vibrant intersections of cultures across the Mediterranean, bringing historical travel narratives to life with rich detail and scholarly insight. His works delve into the journeys of diplomats, adventurers, and explorers, revealing the complex web of political and cultural exchange during pivotal moments in history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders fascinated by \u003cem\u003eTravel \u0026amp; Adventure\u003c\/em\u003e will discover narratives that blend meticulous research with compelling storytelling. Matar's books illuminate the experiences of those who navigated unfamiliar worlds, offering a nuanced perspective on cross-cultural encounters and the shaping of the Mediterranean’s past.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"an-arab-ambassador-in-the-mediterranean-world-by-nabil-matar-9781138791527","title":"An Arab Ambassador in the Mediterranean World","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book provides translated selections from the writings of Muhammad Ibn Othman al-Miknasi (d. 1799). The only writings by an Arab-Muslim in the pre-modern period that present a comparative perspective, his travelogues provide unique insight into Christendom and Islam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTranslating excerpts from his three travelogues, this book tells the story of al-Miknasi’s travels from 1779-1788. As an ambassador, al-Miknasi was privy to court life, government offices and religious buildings, and he provides detailed accounts of cities, people, customs, ransom negotiations, historical events and political institutions. Including descriptions of Europeans, Arabs, Turks, Christians (both European and Eastern), Muslims, Jews, and (American) Indians in the last quarter of the eighteenth century, \u003ci\u003eAn Arab Ambassador in the Mediterranean World\u003c\/i\u003e explores how the most travelled Muslim writer of the pre-modern period saw the world: from Spain to Arabia and from Morocco to Turkey, with second-hand information about the New World.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSupplemented with extensive notes detailing the historic and political relevance of the translations, this book is of interest to researchers and scholars of Mediterranean History, Ottoman Studies and Muslim-Christian relations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47604977303788,"sku":"9781138791527","price":353.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781138791527-an-arab-ambassador-in-the-mediterranean-world.jpg?v=1778118098"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/nabil-matar.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}