Dao Yi Zhir Lue
A Brief Account of Island Barbarians
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Dao Yi Zhir Lue, meaning "Brief Account of Island Barbarians," is a travelogue written by Wang Dayuan, a Chinese explorer, in the 14th century.
It details his voyages throughout Southeast Asia and the Middle East, providing valuable firsthand accounts of the region's geography, cultures, and societies.
The book offers unique insights into the political and economic conditions of the time, including descriptions of Temasek (Singapore).
Its survival to the present day makes it a crucial historical source for understanding the region's past.
It details his voyages throughout Southeast Asia and the Middle East, providing valuable firsthand accounts of the region's geography, cultures, and societies.
The book offers unique insights into the political and economic conditions of the time, including descriptions of Temasek (Singapore).
Its survival to the present day makes it a crucial historical source for understanding the region's past.
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