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Ibn t w s (d. 664/1266) was a famous Sh scholar and bibliophile. This book portrays his intellectual world and working methods, and reconstructs, as far as possible, his extensive library, which included many works now lost. Kohlberg's monograph is an important contribution to Sh studies and to the history of Arabic literature.
This is a multi-volume collection by leading authors in Islamic Studies. The volumes were originally published between 1867 and 1987. The collection reprints texts carefully selected on the basis of their influence and prestige, written by pre-eminent scholars of Islamic history, philosophy and religion. The majority of the volumes reprint the original, first editions, but where appropriate, updated, enlarged editions are sometimes selected.
Among the treasures of the Piermont Morgan Library there is a choice collection of Islamic and Indian material, including illustrated manuscripts, single miniatures, albums of paintings and calligraphies and bookbinding. Six sections cover Persian, Turkish, Arabic, Provincial Mughal and Indian arts, and albums.
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Islam Has Been A Great Force In World History. Within A Few Centuries After The Death Of Mohammed In A.D. 632 The Islamic Creed Had Spread Across The World And Obtained A Powerful Hold Over Millions Of People. The Present Set Published As A Multivolume Collection Contains Very Rare And Remarkable Works On Islam. An Attempt Has Been Made To Trace Its Origin And History. The Endeavour Is To Elucidate The True Place Of Islam In The History Of Religions.
This book surveys the main holdings of a major private library devoted to published works and documents produced in Europe concerning the Arab and Islamic world. Travel reports, history, religion, science, languages, and literature are all covered in what is both an introduction to the whole field and a scholarly reference work.