Arab civilization in Andalusia

A journey traversing the Mediterranean Sea from Alexandria to Spain, describing significant historical and social events through the voice of a fictional Egyptian traveler. The Arab civilization in Andalusia has long been a source of fascination and inspiration for many writers, including Abd al-Rahman al-Barquqi. He was captivated by the renaissance the country witnessed under Abd al-Rahman al-Nasir, the eighth ruler of the Umayyad Caliphate in Andalusia and the first Caliph of Cordoba after the declaration of the Caliphate. Al-Nasir established fleets and merchant ships dedicated to displaying and exchanging goods from the East. Among these ships was one that sailed the Mediterranean, and it was on this vessel that the author found his inspiration. He drew upon his historical knowledge of Andalusia and crafted this book, employing his imagination to describe a Mediterranean voyage aboard this ship. During this time, the traveler meets many historical figures, recounts news, tells stories, and conveys observations in two letters; the first letter "From Alexandria to Almeria," and the second letter "From Almeria to Cordoba."