Mekka in the Latter Part of the 19th Century
| Author | : Christiaan Snouck Hurgronje |
| Publisher | : BRILL |
| Total Pages | : 349 |
| Release | : 2007 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9789004154490 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9004154493 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (493 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Mekka in the Latter Part of the 19th Century by : Christiaan Snouck Hurgronje
Download or read book Mekka in the Latter Part of the 19th Century written by Christiaan Snouck Hurgronje and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2007 with total page 349 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From 1884-1885, Christiaan Snouck Hurgronje stayed in Mecca. He became intimately acquainted with the daily life of the Meccans and the thousands of pilgrims from all over the world. This volume deals with social and family life, funeral customs and marriage. It is a unique insight in one the most important places in islamic culture. With a new foreword by Jan Just Witkam
