Images of the Orient: 19th Century European Travellers to Muslim Lands

This unit, developed by CIE and co-published by the National Center for History in the Schools at UCLA, provides a first-hand look, through historical primary sources, at the experiences of Europeans traveling to distant lands. Students gain insight into how the works of these travelers influenced the perception of Islam and Muslims in Europe from the nineteenth century onwards. Lesson topics include:

Pilgrims and Tourists
Colonial Officials
Archaeologists and Antiquarians
Political Figures
Artists, Architects, and Photographers
Literary Figures