The Ruler of Sharjah presents the "House of Wisdom" with 646 rare historical books in French
Publications in history, geography, arts, literature, philosophy and other fields.
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His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, gifted the House of Wisdom in Sharjah a rare set of books consisting of 646 publications in French on history, geography, arts, literature, philosophy and other fields, as part of a new honor from His Highness for the purpose of enriching the collection of Arab heritage. And Islamic embraced by the House of Wisdom.
The donated collection contains a collection of rare historical literature dating back to the late 19th century, and represents a distinctive addition that enriches the vast cultural and knowledge storehouse of the House of Wisdom, and enhances its content for researchers, members, and visitors wishing to explore the history of the Middle East, and provide valuable information about its artistic and cultural characteristics. historical during this period.
Among the rare publications included in this honor is the book (Constantinople and Egypt) by its author Cesare Vimercati, published in 1858. sides.
Among other publications is a book entitled (Documents on History, Geography, and Trade in East Africa), by Charles Gila, published in 1856, a book that includes a huge amount of information related to history, geography, and commercial activity in the East African region, and presents important opinions about the rich cultural heritage of this region .
Al-Mukarramah includes another publication entitled (The Egyptian Decimal), which is a collection of separate articles published in 1900, dealing with various aspects of Egyptian cultural life, such as arts, literature, politics, and others.
The book (Reform Movements in the Ottoman Empire; Turkish Affairs) by the writer and expert on Turkish affairs, Paul Ampere, analyzes the modernization and reform efforts made by the Ottoman Empire at the beginning of the twentieth century, and deals with the details of the political and social changes that the Ottoman Empire witnessed during this time period.
His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi had previously gifted the House of Wisdom 12,000 books and editions of the rarest literature specialized in Arabic and Islamic arts, including books that date back to 200 years, in addition to the library of precious books in Arab-Islamic art and history to the professor. Richard Ettinghausen.
• Rare historical literature dating back to the late 19th century.
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