Narrative Of The Embassy Of Ruy Gonzalez De Clavijo, To The Court Of Timour At Samarcand, 1403-06 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163272060)

Narrative Of The Embassy Of Ruy Gonzalez De Clavijo, To The Court Of Timour At Samarcand, 1403-06 is a historical account written by Ruy Gonzalez De Clavijo, a Spanish diplomat who was sent on a mission to the court of Timur, also known as Tamerlane, in the early 15th century. The book details Clavijo's journey from Spain to Samarcand, the capital of Timur's empire, and his experiences at the court of the powerful ruler.Clavijo's narrative provides a unique insight into the politics, culture, and society of Timur's empire, which was one of the largest and most powerful in the world at the time. The book includes descriptions of the cities, landscapes, and people that Clavijo encountered during his journey, as well as his interactions with Timur himself and other members of the court.The book is considered an important historical document, as it provides a firsthand account of Timur's court and the events that took place there. It also sheds light on the relationship between Spain and the Islamic world during the medieval period, as well as the broader political and cultural context of the time.Overall, Narrative Of The Embassy Of Ruy Gonzalez De Clavijo, To The Court Of Timour At Samarcand, 1403-06 is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in medieval history, diplomacy, or cross-cultural exchange.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Ruy Gonzalez De Clavijo
ISBN-10: 116327206X
ISBN-13: 9781163272060
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 266
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.79lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.56d