Trickster Travels: A Sixteenth-Century Muslim Between Worlds.
Trickster Travels: A Sixteenth-Century Muslim Between Worlds. | Natalie ZemonDavis | Hll & Wang. 2007 | Paperback | 9780809094356 | AI Description: "Trickster Travels: A Sixteenth-Century Muslim Between Worlds" by Natalie Zemon Davis (ISBN: 9780809094356): "Trickster Travels" delves into the life of Al-Hasan al-Wazzan, a Muslim born in Granada in the early 16th century. Al-Wazzan's life took him on a remarkable journey across the Mediterranean, where he faced complex cultural encounters between the Christian and Muslim worlds. His travels, documented in his writings, provide a window into the challenges and opportunities of being a traveler between worlds. Natalie Zemon Davis explores how Al-Hasan al-Wazzan's experiences as a diplomat, captive, and geographer shaped his identity as a "trickster" figure who navigated the complexities of the early modern world. The book offers a unique perspective on cultural interactions and the role of individuals like Al-Hasan al-Wazzan in bridging divides. | Book Condition: Very Good | Crisp, clean, unread book with some shelfwear/edgewear. May have remainder marks, often with a black dot or similar mark, to the top or bottom edge of the book.
Trickster Travels: A Sixteenth-Century Muslim Between Worlds. | Natalie ZemonDavis | Hll & Wang. 2007 | Paperback | 9780809094356 | AI Description: "Trickster Travels: A Sixteenth-Century Muslim Between Worlds" by Natalie Zemon Davis (ISBN: 9780809094356): "Trickster Travels" delves into the life of Al-Hasan al-Wazzan, a Muslim born in Granada in the early 16th century. Al-Wazzan's life took him on a remarkable journey across the Mediterranean, where he faced complex cultural encounters between the Christian and Muslim worlds. His travels, documented in his writings, provide a window into the challenges and opportunities of being a traveler between worlds. Natalie Zemon Davis explores how Al-Hasan al-Wazzan's experiences as a diplomat, captive, and geographer shaped his identity as a "trickster" figure who navigated the complexities of the early modern world. The book offers a unique perspective on cultural interactions and the role of individuals like Al-Hasan al-Wazzan in bridging divides. | Book Condition: Very Good | Crisp, clean, unread book with some shelfwear/edgewear. May have remainder marks, often with a black dot or similar mark, to the top or bottom edge of the book.
Trickster Travels: A Sixteenth-Century Muslim Between Worlds. | Natalie ZemonDavis | Hll & Wang. 2007 | Paperback | 9780809094356 | AI Description: "Trickster Travels: A Sixteenth-Century Muslim Between Worlds" by Natalie Zemon Davis (ISBN: 9780809094356): "Trickster Travels" delves into the life of Al-Hasan al-Wazzan, a Muslim born in Granada in the early 16th century. Al-Wazzan's life took him on a remarkable journey across the Mediterranean, where he faced complex cultural encounters between the Christian and Muslim worlds. His travels, documented in his writings, provide a window into the challenges and opportunities of being a traveler between worlds. Natalie Zemon Davis explores how Al-Hasan al-Wazzan's experiences as a diplomat, captive, and geographer shaped his identity as a "trickster" figure who navigated the complexities of the early modern world. The book offers a unique perspective on cultural interactions and the role of individuals like Al-Hasan al-Wazzan in bridging divides. | Book Condition: Very Good | Crisp, clean, unread book with some shelfwear/edgewear. May have remainder marks, often with a black dot or similar mark, to the top or bottom edge of the book.