'All My Books in Foreign Tongues': The Oriental Bequest of Joseph Scaliger and the University Library of Leiden
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Book Overview In 1609, the renowned scholar Joseph Scaliger (1540-1609) bequeathed 'all my books in foreign tongues' to the library of Leiden Universit...
In 1609, the renowned scholar Joseph Scaliger (1540-1609) bequeathed 'all my books in foreign tongues' to the library of Leiden University. Scaliger's gift marked the foundation of the extensive Oriental collections in Leiden. How and why did Scaliger collect these rare and precious books? The books and manuscripts, printed and written in Hebrew, Arabic, Ethiopian, Armenian, Russian, and other non-western languages, were kept separate from the rest of the collection of Leiden University Library in an ornamental cupboard: the Arca Scaligerana.
This study offers the first systematic exploration of the printed books in Scaliger's bequest. The books remain extant in Leiden University Library, albeit spread across the collection. By reconstructing the collection, we gain a deeper understanding of Scaliger's extensive scholarly network, the development of oriental philology, the early modern book trade, and the early modern use of catalogues and the development of libraries.
This study offers the first systematic exploration of the printed books in Scaliger's bequest. The books remain extant in Leiden University Library, albeit spread across the collection. By reconstructing the collection, we gain a deeper understanding of Scaliger's extensive scholarly network, the development of oriental philology, the early modern book trade, and the early modern use of catalogues and the development of libraries.
Book Details Format: Leather | Pages: 362 | Language: English | Publisher: BRILL ACADEMIC PUB | ISBN: 9004701516
FormatLeather
Pages362
LanguageEnglish
ISBN9004701516
EAN9789004701519
PublisherBRILL ACADEMIC PUB
Publication Date1970-01-01
AccessoriesNo Accessory
ConditionNew
Product TypeHARD COVER BOOKS
Weight1.71 Pounds
Length9.6 Inches
Width6.3 Inches
Height1.0 Inches
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