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“If this were fiction, it would get only 2 stars, because it is, I'm afraid, a bit of a yawner. However, I stuck with it (doggedly, a chapter at a time between novels) because the information--geography and history of the Islamic world in the early 14th century--is interesting. I feel better educated for having read it--which is silly because I will remember very little of the material, knowing me.
Rosy wrote this review Wednesday, August 27 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
In addition, having read the last chapter and the introduction, I'm even mildly fascinated by Ibn Battuta himself. If I were really into history--this period--I would be excited by this book. It's a good survey of a cool primary source.”
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