Across the Sahara Tracks, Trade and Cross-Cultural Exchange in L
This open access book provides a multi-perspective approach to the caravan trade in the Sahara during the 19th century. Based on travelogues from European travelers, recently found Arab sources, historical maps and results from several expeditions, the bo
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Across the Sahara Tracks, Trade and Cross-Cultural Exchange in Libya
Across the Sahara
Klaus Braun • Jacqueline Passon Editors
Across the Sahara Tracks, Trade and Cross-Cultural Exchange in Libya
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Editors Klaus Braun Department of Physical Geography University of Freiburg Freiburg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Jacqueline Passon Department of Physical Geography University of Freiburg Freiburg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
ISBN 978-3-030-00144-5 ISBN 978-3-030-00145-2 https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-00145-2
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Preface
The idea for this book goes back a long way. And, in the end, it proved to be a timeconsuming and arduous affair to bring this idea to life. It involved travelling approximately 2000 km between the Mediterranean coast and the areas south of the Sahara from the perspective of the nineteenth century, when huge caravans and numerous European travellers were on the move, transporting goods and exploring the hitherto unknown desert areas. Its geographical location alone has made Libya a hub of trade between Europe and Africa since ancient times. Right up until the twentieth century, camels formed the basis
