Voyage du marchand arabe Sulaymân en Inde et en Chine rédigé en 851: Suivi de remarques par Abû Zayd Hasan (vers 916), traduit de l'arabe avec introduction, glossaire et index par Gabriel Ferrand

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Experience one of the most remarkable travel narratives of the medieval world. Written in 851 and annotated by Abû Zayd Hasan around 916, this Arabic masterpiece documents Sulaymān al-Tajir's extraordinary journey across the Indian Ocean to India and China — a route that bridged three continents and two empires in the 9th century. Translated into French by Gabriel Ferrand with a comprehensive introduction, glossary, and index, the text preserves the rich detail of medieval maritime trade and cultural exchange.\n\nThrough Sulaymān's eyes, you will encounter the bustling markets of the Abbasid Caliphate, the monsoon winds that carried merchants across the seas, and the exotic ports of the East. This is not just a travelogue; it is a rare window into the interconnected medieval world, where Muslim merchants, Indian merchants, and Chinese traders traded goods, stories, and ideas. The French edition makes this medieval masterpiece accessible to modern readers, preserving the original's vivid descriptions and historical significance. A must-read for students of medieval history, maritime studies, and travel literature.