by Amin Maalouf · Alianza · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788420666150
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«León el Africano» is the historical novel by Amin Maalouf, published by Alianza in paperback (496 pages, in Spanish).
The novel follows Hasan, born in the kingdom of Granada before its conquest. His thirst for knowledge takes him from Timbuktu to Cairo and Constantinople. Becoming Leo Africanus, his knowledge of both cultures opens the doors of the Rome of Leo X and Giulio de' Medici.
Novel based on the historical figure of Hasan al-Wazzan, known as Leo Africanus. Part of Alianza's 13/20 collection.
For those who enjoy historical travel fiction and the encounter between cultures.
Amin Maalouf is a Lebanese French author who has lived in France since 1976. His native language is Arabic, and he writes in French. His works have been translated into over 40 languages.
