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Ibn Fadlan's Journey to Russia
A Tenth-Century Traveler from Baghdad to the Volga River
Book • 2025
Ibn Fadlan's journey took him through Central Asia to the Volga River, where he encountered the Volga Bulgars and the Rus, a group of Viking traders.
His account, known as the *Risala*, offers a unique perspective on the customs and practices of these ancient cultures.
The book is a significant historical source for understanding early interactions between Islamic and European societies.
His account, known as the *Risala*, offers a unique perspective on the customs and practices of these ancient cultures.
The book is a significant historical source for understanding early interactions between Islamic and European societies.
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Dan Carlin
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Show 70 - Twilight of the Aesir II
