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Edinburgh University Press George Strachan of the Mearns - Scottish Orientalist 1572-1635

Name: George Strachan of the Mearns - Scottish Orientalist 1572-1635
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This scholarly work examines the remarkable life of George Strachan (1572-1635), a 17th century Scottish Humanist scholar, Orientalist and traveller whose extraordinary career spanned Europe and the East. Drawing on newly discovered archival material, the book offers fresh insights into Strachan's diplomatic missions across Catholic courts of Europe as both scholar and spy, followed by his ambitious 22 year journey through the Ottoman, Safavid and Mughal empires. The study integrates recent scholarship on cultural and religious exchange between East and West, providing a comprehensive account of this influential figure's contributions to early modern orientalism and his role in shaping intellectual connections across continents during a transformative historical period.

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Explores George Strachan's life from 1572 to 1635 across European Catholic courts and Ottoman, Safavid and Mughal imperial territories.

Based on newly discovered archival material that reveals fresh insights into Strachan's scholarly work as a 17th century Orientalist.

Analyses Strachan's 22 year journey eastwards and his roles as both Catholic exile and diplomatic scholar across multiple empires.

Published by Edinburgh University Press as part of the Scottish Religious Cultures series examining historical perspectives on Scottish faith and culture.

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Brand: Edinburgh University Press
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 1474466222
Category: Books > Subjects > Religion & Spirituality > Christianity > Catholic
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 18 August 2020
Listed Since: 17 January 2020

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