The History and Description of Africa And of the Notable Things Therein Contained |
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Author:
| Africanus, Leo |
Editor:
| Brown, Robert |
Translator:
| Pory, John |
Series title: | Cambridge Library Collection - Hakluyt First Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-1-108-01289-8 |
Publication Date: | Jun 2010 |
Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | AUD $64.95 |
Book Description:
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The publications of the Hakluyt Society (founded in 1846) made available edited (and sometimes translated) early accounts of exploration. Leo Africanus (c. 1494-c. 1554) was an Arab diplomat who enjoyed the patronage of Pope Leo X. This work describes the cultures, religions and politics of northern Africa.
The publications of the Hakluyt Society (founded in 1846) made available edited (and sometimes translated) early accounts of exploration. Leo Africanus (c. 1494-c. 1554) was an Arab diplomat who enjoyed the patronage of Pope Leo X. This work describes the cultures, religions and politics of northern Africa.