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This comprehensive English translation of Carl Brockelmann's Geschichte der Arabischen Litteratur (GAL) preserves the original German scholarship whilst enhancing accessibility for modern readers. The translation features fully written-out personal names (except ibn), Arabic transliteration adapted to contemporary English-language standards, and modern place name equivalents such as Damascus, Cairo, and Jerusalem. Numerous erroneous dates have been corrected throughout, and page references have been updated for improved usability. Published by Brill, this scholarly work serves as an essential reference for researchers and students of Arabic literature, history, and linguistics, offering authoritative documentation of the Arabic written tradition across centuries.

Key Features

English translation of Brockelmann's GAL preserves original German scholarship with enhanced clarity and modern standards.

Personal names written in full throughout the text, with ibn abbreviations retained for traditional Arabic naming conventions.

Arabic transliteration adapted to comply with modern English-language publication standards for accuracy.

Modern English place names provided (Damascus, Cairo, Jerusalem) replacing historical transliterations for reader convenience.

Corrected erroneous dates and updated page references improve research reliability and cross-referencing capabilities.

Volume 2 supplement expands coverage of the Arabic written tradition with Brill's scholarly editorial standards.

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Brill
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hardcover
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Amazon UK
Release Date
16 November 2017
Listed Since
09 November 2017

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