The City of Light by Jacob D'ancona

The City of Light by Jacob D'ancona

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In 1270, Jewish scholar-merchant Jacob d'Ancona embarked on a voyage from his native Italy to Zaitun, the City of Light, a coastal metropolis in southern China. His translated manuscript reveals a thriving mercantile economy and lavish consumption, in the shadow of the impending Mongol invasion.

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The City of Light by Jacob D'ancona

In 1270, Jewish scholar-merchant Jacob d'Ancona embarked on a voyage from his native Italy to Zaitun, the City of Light, a coastal metropolis in southern China. His translated manuscript reveals a thriving mercantile economy and lavish consumption, in the shadow of the impending Mongol invasion.
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ISBN 13 9780316639682
ISBN 10 0316639680
Title The City of Light
Author Jacob D'ancona
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Little, Brown & Company
Year published 1997-10-23
Number of pages 352
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.