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A Description Of The Coasts Of East Africa And Malabar In The Beginning Of The Sixteenth Century

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""A Description Of The Coasts Of East Africa And Malabar In The Beginning Of The Sixteenth Century"" is a historical book written by Duarte Barbosa. The book provides a detailed account of the coasts of East Africa and Malabar during the early 1500s. It is a first-hand account of the author's experiences and observations during his travels to these regions.The book is divided into two parts. The first part describes the coasts of East Africa, including the cities of Sofala, Kilwa, and Mombasa. It also covers the trade routes, customs, and cultures of the people living in these regions. The second part of the book focuses on the Malabar coast of India, including the cities of Calicut, Goa, and Cochin. It provides a detailed account of the spice trade, the Portuguese conquest of these regions, and the customs and traditions of the people living there.Overall, ""A Description Of The Coasts Of East Africa And Malabar In The Beginning Of The Sixteenth Century"" is a valuable historical resource for anyone interested in the history of East Africa and India during the early modern period. It provides a unique perspective on the cultures, traditions, and trade practices of these regions during a time of significant change and upheaval.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781163605080
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 258
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x14 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 349 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 30. november 2024
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""A Description Of The Coasts Of East Africa And Malabar In The Beginning Of The Sixteenth Century"" is a historical book written by Duarte Barbosa. The book provides a detailed account of the coasts of East Africa and Malabar during the early 1500s. It is a first-hand account of the author's experiences and observations during his travels to these regions.The book is divided into two parts. The first part describes the coasts of East Africa, including the cities of Sofala, Kilwa, and Mombasa. It also covers the trade routes, customs, and cultures of the people living in these regions. The second part of the book focuses on the Malabar coast of India, including the cities of Calicut, Goa, and Cochin. It provides a detailed account of the spice trade, the Portuguese conquest of these regions, and the customs and traditions of the people living there.Overall, ""A Description Of The Coasts Of East Africa And Malabar In The Beginning Of The Sixteenth Century"" is a valuable historical resource for anyone interested in the history of East Africa and India during the early modern period. It provides a unique perspective on the cultures, traditions, and trade practices of these regions during a time of significant change and upheaval.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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