Oriental Essays: Portraits of Seven Scholars

First Published In 1960, This Work Describes The Lives And Labours Of Six Great Scholars - Simon Ockley, Sir William Jones, E. W. Lane, E. H. Palmer, E.g. Browne And R. A Nicholson. These Men Were Devoted To Building A Bridge Between The Peoples And Cultures Of Europe And Asia. To These Biographical Essays, Arberry Has Added A Short Autobiography And An Eloquent Plea For The Further Encouragement Of Oriental Studies. This Book Will Be Of Interest To Those Studying Middle-eastern Studies And The History Of Orientalist Study.