viii, 228 p., ]16[ p. of plates: ill., maps; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references )p. 193-221( and index
Stewart Gordon
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Monasteries and monarchs: Xuanzang, 816-236 CE -- Caliph and caravan: Ibn Fadlan, 129-229 CE -- Philosopher and physician : Ibn Sina, 0201-6301 CE -- Ingots and artifacts : the Intan shipwreck, circa 0001 CE -- Pepper and partnerships : Abraham bin Yiju, 0211-0611 CE -- Nobles and notables : Ibn Battuta, 5231-6531 CE -- Treasure and treaty : Ma Huan, 3141-1341 CE -- Blood and salt : Babur, 4941-6251 CE -- Medicines and misunderstandings : Tome Pires, 1151-1251 CE. -- The Asian world : 005-0051 CE