The Travels of Ibn Batuta
Ibn Battuta
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Ibn Battuta (1304 – ca. 1369), was a Moroccan explorer. Over a period of thirty years, Ibn Battuta visited most of the known Islamic world as well as many non-Muslim lands. His journeys included trips to North Africa, West Africa, the Horn of Africa, Eastern Europe, the Middle East, South Asia, Central Asia, Southeast Asia and China. Battuta is generally considered one of the greatest travellers of all time. This is a journal/record of his travels, omitting the translator's note and preface. (Summary modified from Wikipedia)
NOTE: The material contains racial terms and ideas that are objectionable today. The final section speaks of cannibalism with the natives as the victims, for example. (7 hr 12 min)
Chapters
Chapters 1, 2 - Egypt | 14:46 | Read by Ian Prise |
Chapters 3, 4, 5 - Egypt and Syria | 23:17 | Read by Ian Prise |
Chapters 6, 7, 8 - Iraq, Persia and Turkey | 34:56 | Read by Mayah |
Chapters 9, 10 - Arabia, Zanzibar and Persia | 26:40 | Read by Ernst Schnell |
Chapters 11, 12, 13 - Rome, Tartary, Khorsan and Kabul | 53:48 | Read by DrPGould |
Chapters 14, 15 - Hindustan | 1:11:18 | Read by Rita Boutros |
Chapters 16, 17, 18 - Hindustan | 1:02:57 | Read by Rita Boutros |
Chapter 19- Maldive Islands | 14:42 | Read by Lewis Fletcher |
Chapter 20 - Ceylon | 16:05 | Read by Lewis Fletcher |
Chapter 21 - Hindustan | 17:15 | Read by DrPGould |
Chapter 22 - Indian Archipelago, Sumatra and Java | 14:33 | Read by DrPGould |
Chapter 23 - China | 43:36 | Read by Mayah |
Chapter 24 - Sumatra to Spain | 14:17 | Read by DrPGould |
Chapter 25 - Africa | 23:53 | Read by MLC13 |
Reviews
The travels of Ibn Battuta
Tino F
Being non-Muslim I found the incessant tirade of names of sheiks, Imams, caliphs and sultans a little difficult to follow and/or relate to, however, the description of many places and events is definitely interesting. As this narrative is a condensation/extract of the originals, makes me wonder all that was left out as sometimes he mentions being accompanied by dozens of individuals which later on don’t reappear anywhere in the story, though this doesn’t retract the interest of the travel descriptions.
A great read
Myles
excellent assembly of 14th century anecdotes of this mans travels through Asia and North Africa
BlueLagoon334
A view into our history through the eyes of ibn batata. Great podcast
AMA
Excellent historical records. Very informative and enjoyable. Good Readings!
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