Salman Rushdie's Florence - Audio Europe: Notable Travelers by Rick Steves Audio Europe published on 2013-10-01T19:59:42Z After living for years with a death threat from Iran's Ayatollah Khomeini, Salman Rushdie is in a unique position to suggest how to confront the cultural clash between "East and West." Sir Salman Rushdie explains the motivation for his novel, "The Enchantress of Florence," which revolves around the earliest contacts between Europeans and 16th century moghul India. Related travel information at www.ricksteves.com.