Al-Mahmoud, Abdulaziz
The Holy Sail Abdulaziz Al-Mahmoud - Doha Hamad Bin Khalifa Univ. Press 2015 - 432 Pages 19x13 cm PB
Include Map, Glossary and Bibliography
Oblivious to the invasions, massacres and religious fanaticism that characterise the 15th century, a young girl falls in love with a noble Arabian tribal leader. But all eyes are on the Portuguese fleets in the Arabian Gulf, intent on securing the profitable spice trade. Abdulaziz Al-Mahmoud weaves a tapestry of momentous historical events with stories of love, honour and nobility, while guiding us around the medieval world of Lisbon, Cairo, Jeddah and Istanbul. The Holy Sail brings to life a neglected episode of history that impacted not only the region but the world for centuries to come.
9789927101670
Spice trade
Arabian Peninsula
Portuguese fiction
823.92
The Holy Sail Abdulaziz Al-Mahmoud - Doha Hamad Bin Khalifa Univ. Press 2015 - 432 Pages 19x13 cm PB
Include Map, Glossary and Bibliography
Oblivious to the invasions, massacres and religious fanaticism that characterise the 15th century, a young girl falls in love with a noble Arabian tribal leader. But all eyes are on the Portuguese fleets in the Arabian Gulf, intent on securing the profitable spice trade. Abdulaziz Al-Mahmoud weaves a tapestry of momentous historical events with stories of love, honour and nobility, while guiding us around the medieval world of Lisbon, Cairo, Jeddah and Istanbul. The Holy Sail brings to life a neglected episode of history that impacted not only the region but the world for centuries to come.
9789927101670
Spice trade
Arabian Peninsula
Portuguese fiction
823.92