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Joseph von Hammer-Purgstall
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Joseph Freiherr von Hammer-Purgstall was an Austrian orientalist, historian and diplomat. He is considered one of the most accomplished orientalists of his time.
Hammer Purgstall
Hammer Purgstall
Oriental studies
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Oriental studies is the academic field that studies Near Eastern and Far Eastern societies and cultures, languages, peoples, history and archaeology. In recent years, the subject has often been turned
Joseph von Hammer-Purgstall
…Joseph Freiherr von Hammer-Purgstall (Arabic: يوسف هامر, romanized: Yūsuf Ḥāmir; 9 June 1774 – 23 November 1856) was an Austrian orientalist, historian and diplomat. He is considered one of the most accomplished orientalists of his time. Born Joseph Hammer in Graz, Duchy of Styria (now Styria…
Ancient Assyrian antiquities in the British Museum. In the 19th century, the placing of spectacular antiquities in the new museums brought unusual int
Ancient Assyrian antiquities in the British Museum. In the 19th century, the placing of spectacular antiquities in the new museums brought unusual interest from the general public to Oriental studies.
Hayton of Corycus remits his report on the Mongols to Pope Clement V in 1307.
Hayton of Corycus remits his report on the Mongols to Pope Clement V in 1307.
Matteo Ricci (left) and Xu Guangqi (徐光啟) (right) in the Chinese edition of Euclid's Elements (幾何原本) published in 1607
Matteo Ricci (left) and Xu Guangqi (徐光啟) (right) in the Chinese edition of Euclid's Elements (幾何原本) published in 1607
The old building of the Asiatic Society, in Calcutta, founded by William Jones in 1784
The old building of the Asiatic Society, in Calcutta, founded by William Jones in 1784