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The Oriental Studies (1878)

The Oriental Studies (1878)

Muir, John

Paperback

Fiction AnthologiesBaltic HistoryBible Studies

ISBN10: 1165093634
ISBN13: 9781165093632
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 220
Weight: 0.66
Height: 0.46 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Oriental Studies is a book written by John Muir in 1878. The book is a comprehensive study of the history, literature, and culture of the Oriental world, particularly India and Persia. Muir was an eminent scholar and historian who had a deep interest in the Oriental world and spent many years studying its languages, literature, and customs.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a specific aspect of Oriental culture. Muir begins by discussing the history of India, from the ancient period to the British Raj. He then moves on to the literature of India, including the Vedas, the Puranas, and the epics, such as the Ramayana and the Mahabharata.Muir also discusses Persian literature, including the works of the famous poet, Hafiz. He provides a detailed analysis of the language, poetry, and philosophy of the Persian world. The book also includes a section on Islamic history and culture, covering the life of the Prophet Muhammad, the history of the Caliphate, and the development of Islamic law and theology.Throughout the book, Muir provides a wealth of information on the Oriental world, including its customs, religion, and social structure. He also provides insights into the cultural and historical connections between India, Persia, and the Islamic world.Overall, The Oriental Studies is a fascinating and comprehensive study of the Oriental world, written by one of the leading scholars of his time. It remains an important resource for anyone interested in the history, literature, and culture of the Oriental world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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