From the Book - 1st pbk. ed.
Monasteries and monarchs : Xuanzang, 618-632 CE
Caliph and caravan : Ibn Fadlan, 921-922 CE
Philosopher and physician : Ibn Sina, 1002-1021 CE
Ingots and artifacts : the Intan shipwreck, circa 1000 CE
Pepper and partnerships : Abraham bin Yiju, 1120-1160 CE
Nobles and notables : Ibn Battuta, 1325-1356 CE
Treasure and treaty : Ma Huan, 1413-1431 CE
Blood and salt : Babur, 1494-1526 CE
Medicines and misunderstandings : Tomé Pires, 1511-1521 CE.
The Asian world : 500-1500 CE
Monasteries and monarchs : Xuanzang, 618-632 CE
Caliph and caravan : Ibn Fadlan, 921-922 CE
Philosopher and physician : Ibn Sina, 1002-1021 CE
Ingots and artifacts : the Intan shipwreck, circa 1000 CE
Pepper and partnerships : Abraham bin Yiju, 1120-1160 CE
Nobles and notables : Ibn Battuta, 1325-1356 CE
Treasure and treaty : Ma Huan, 1413-1431 CE
Blood and salt : Babur, 1494-1526 CE
Medicines and misunderstandings : Tomé Pires, 1511-1521 CE.
The Asian world : 500-1500 CE.
