The Itinerary of Benjamin of Tudela
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The book "Itinerary of Benjamin of Tudela" is a unique travel document of the Spanish Jewish traveler Benjamin of Tudela, who actively traveled in the 12th century. In his travel diary, Benjamin describes his travels in Europe, North Africa and the Middle East, giving the reader an impression of the cities he visited, describing the terrain, customs and culture of the peoples he met on his journey. This work is an important source for the study of the history of cultural exchanges in the medieval world and is the first surviving European travel essay. The book helps modern readers to better understand the relations between different peoples and their cultural heritage at that time.
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Data sheet
- Name of the Author
- of Tudela Benjamin
- Language
- English
- Release date
- 2005-02-08
- Title
- The Itinerary of Benjamin of Tudela
- Translator
- Marcus Nathan Adler
- Subject
- Benjamin, of Tudela, active 12th century
G
Geography, Medieval
Jews -- Social life and customs -- Early works to 1800
Voyages and travels
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The book "Itinerary of Benjamin of Tudela" is a unique travel document of the Spanish Jewish traveler Benjamin of Tudela, who actively traveled in the 12th cent...