Among Arabic Manuscripts - Memories of Libraries and Men (Hardcover)

I.Y. Kratchkovsky (Ignatii Iul'ianovich Krachkovskii) was an iconic scholar, and Among Arabic Manuscripts, Memories of Libraries and Men gives us a good indication of what made him so outstanding. Hugely influential in its time, especially in Eastern Europe, it inspired several now-noted Arabists to start their studies in this field. It is beautifully written and, with the rising relevance of Arab-Russian relations has new historical importance. A memoir of a life in Orientalism, this autobiographic text is the result of strong will and endurance, and of total dedication to Arabic literature and language. It tells of Kratchkovsky's enormous achievements in the field, in a very personal manner and in an easily accessible form. The present publication is the English translation of the first 1953 Brill edition, accomplished by Tatiana Minorsky (d. 1987), with a new introduction by Michael Kemper.

General

Imprint:	Brill
Country of origin:	Netherlands
Series:	Brill Classics in Islam, 8
Release date:	May 2016
First published:	1953
Authors:	I.Y. Kratchkovsky
Contributors:	Michael Kemper
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 15mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	180
ISBN-13:	978-90-04-31611-9
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Biography & autobiography > General Books > Humanities > History > European history > General Books > Humanities > History > Asian / Middle Eastern history > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Ethnic studies > Islamic studies Books > History > Asian / Middle Eastern history > General Books > History > European history > General Books > Biography > General Promotions
LSN:	90-04-31611-6
Barcode:	9789004316119

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