Takhlis al-Ibriz in the summary of Paris

Takhlis al-Ibriz fi Talkhis Paris is a living testimony to the first steps of the modern Arab intellectual renaissance. In it, the pioneer of enlightenment, Rifa'a Rafi' al-Tahtawi, recorded his observations and impressions during his mission to France during the reign of Muhammad Ali Pasha. The book was not merely a travelogue; rather, it was a cultural window introducing Arab readers to the spir...