Kitb zubdat kashf al-mamlik wa bayn al-uruq wa-al-maslik

Kitb Zubdat Kashf al-Mamlik wa Bayn al-Uruq wa-al-Maslik is a 16th-century Arabic work on Islamic geography. Written by Muhammad ibn Ahmad al-Hamawi, it provides a detailed description of the lands and peoples of the Islamic world, from Morocco to China. With vivid accounts, colorful illustrations, and accurate maps, this book offers a unique window into the interconnectedness of the world in the premodern era.
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