Across the Sahara Tracks, Trade and Cross-Cultural Exchange in Libya
Publication Date: 2020
ISBN: 978-3-030-00145-2
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This 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 book gives an overview of the historical periods of the caravan trade as well as detailed information about the infrastructure which was necessary to establish those trade networks.
Subject: Economics and Finance, African Economics, Historical Geography, History of North Africa, Remote Sensing, Photogrammetry, African Culture, Caravan Trading in the 19th century, Libyan Sahara, Central Sahara, Atlas of Caravan Tracks, Historical Maps, Concepts of Spacial Orientation, Trade Networks, Caravan Routes, 19th century Trade in the Sahara, Trans-Saharan trails, Historic Oases
