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In this engaging picture book, the monk Notker the Stammerer tells the tale of how Charlemagne, the Frankish emperor, dispatched an ambassador to Baghdad, the heart of the Muslim world, to learn about the celebrated king Haroun al Rashid. The narrative is accompanied by concise notes that explore the factual basis of the events, offering young readers both a story and a brief historical context.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Mary Tavener Holmes
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