A Glimpse at the Travelogues of Baghdad (Routledge Focus on Literature)

Summary

• This is the first book of its kind to include extensive analysis of the travelogues of Baghdad in relation to historiography.
• This book contains analysis of the stages of travel writing in general and the objectives of the writers, which makes it appealing for people who are keen to learn about the travelogues worldwide.
• The research in this book encompasses a number of disciplines, including urban history, architecture, literature, travel writing, history of Baghdad, Islamic studies, heritage and conservation. Because of this variety it would appeal to many academics from different backgrounds.
• Apart from academics, this book would appeal to other people who are interested in history, literature, Arabic, Islamic cities, and learning in general.
• Some photos and diagrams that are used in this book are taken from original sources that have been rarely published before.