*Includes pictures *Includes a bibliography for further reading Egypt in the 14th century was a glorious kingdom to behold.
Cairo was a shining pinnacle of cosmopolitan splendor in t.
Cairo, the capital of Egypt, was the greatest city in the Islamic world, with a larger population and more wealth and splendor than any city in Europe.
Spice merchants from Europe, Asia and Africa sailed up the Nile River to the great port city of Alexandria, carrying riches such as silk, jewels and spices. *Includes pictures *Includes a bibliography for further reading Egypt in the 14th century was a glorious kingdom to behold