Arabian Seafarers
03/2025 · Publifye AS
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""Arabian Seafarers"" explores the vital role of Arab sailors in shaping global history through their mastery of the Indian Ocean trade. This book highlights how these seafarers connected diverse cultures, facilitating the exchange of goods, knowledge, and cultural practices across Africa, Asia, and Europe. Arab navigation techniques, such as using the stars for direction, allowed them to traverse vast distances, influencing global commerce and cross-cultural understanding. The book examines the evolution of nautical technology and navigational methods, emphasizing the social structures that supported these long voyages. It delves into the commodities traded, like spices and textiles, and the cultural exchange fostered, including the spread of Islamic scholarship and scientific knowledge. By focusing on the Arabian perspective, the book offers a unique lens, challenging Eurocentric views of maritime history and underscoring the ingenuity and cultural richness of Arab seafarers.
Structured to methodically uncover the contributions of Arabian seafarers, the book begins by introducing the geographical scope of their activities and technological advancements. It progresses through key trade routes and commodities, analyzing cultural exchange and concluding with an assessment of the lasting legacy of Arabian seafaring on global trade networks. This approach provides a comprehensive understanding of their impact during the medieval and early modern periods.
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