Ernst Herzfeld and the Development of Near Eastern Studies 1900-1950
| Author | : Ann Gunter |
| Publisher | : BRILL |
| Total Pages | : 654 |
| Release | : 2005-02-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9789047406587 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9047406583 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (583 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Ernst Herzfeld and the Development of Near Eastern Studies 1900-1950 by : Ann Gunter
Download or read book Ernst Herzfeld and the Development of Near Eastern Studies 1900-1950 written by Ann Gunter and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2005-02-01 with total page 654 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As archaeologist, philologist, and historian, German scholar Ernst Herzfeld (1879–1948) significantly shaped the study of the prehistoric to Islamic Near East. His life and work are reassessed and situated within decisive developments in research and politics in the 20th century, providing new insights into the historiography of the Near East.
