Set in the 10th century Middle East, North Africa, Spain, and France, this is a story of two men from worlds apart, one Christian and one Muslim.
More importantly, why? The Christian is Gerbert d\'Aurillac, a young monk who becomes.
How does he learn to do that.
The Muslim, Hakeem, is a fictional character based on the historical person Ibn Hawqal who draws amazingly recognizable maps of the lands he travels.
They who meet and become lasting friends at the oldest university of the world.
Set in the 10th century Middle East, North Africa, Spain, and France, this is a story of two men from worlds apart, one Christian and one Muslim