Images of the Orient
19th Century European Travellers to Muslim Lands
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By Susan L. Douglass
- 1998
This unit, developed by CIE and co-published by the National Center for History in the Schools at UCLA, provides a first-hand look, through historical primary sources, at the experiences of Europeans traveling to distant lands. Students gain insight into how the works of these travelers influenced the perception of Islam and Muslims in Europe from the nineteenth century onwards. Lesson topics include:
- Pilgrims and Tourists
- Colonial Officials
- Archaeologists and Antiquarians
- Political Figures
- Artists, Architects, and Photographers
- Literary Figures
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