From Babel to Dragomans
Interpreting the Middle East
- Paperback
560 pages
- Release Date
31 July 2005
Summary
Bernard Lewis, known for his historical accounts of Islamic power and civilization as well as its recent decline, presents a collection of his most significant essays, papers, reviews, and lectures. These writings span a diverse range of topics, including:
- Historical Subjects:
- Religion and politics in Islam and Judaism
- The culture and people of Iran
- The great mosques of Istanbul
- Middle Eastern food and feasts
- The Mug…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780753818718 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 075381871X |
| Author: | Bernard Lewis |
| Publisher: | Orion Publishing Co |
| Imprint: | Weidenfeld & Nicolson |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 560 |
| Release Date: | 31 July 2005 |
| Weight: | 404g |
| Dimensions: | 139mm x 201mm x 29mm |
About The Author
Bernard Lewis
Bernard Lewis is Emeritus Professor of Near Eastern Studies at Princeton University. Born in London in 1916, he was Professor of Middle Eastern History at the University of London from 1949 to 1974. His books have been translated into more than twenty languages, including Arabic, Persian, Turkish and Indonesian. He is a member of the British Academy, the American Academy of Arts & Sciences and the Institut de France. He lives in Princeton, New Jersey.
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