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Jurji Zaidan and the foundations of Arab nationalism : a study / by Thomas Philipp ; selected writings by Jurji Zaidan ; translated by Hilary Kilpatrick and Paul Starkey.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Philipp, Thomas, 1941- author.
- Series:
- Modern intellectual and political history of the Middle East.
- Modern Intellectual and Political History of the Middle East
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Arab nationalism--History--20th century.
- Arab nationalism.
- Arabic language--Political aspects.
- Arabic language.
- Zaydān, Jirjī, 1861-1914--Political and social views.
- Zaydān, Jirjī.
- Zaydān, Jirjī, 1861-1914--Bibliography.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (xxiii, 451 pages )
- Edition:
- First edition.
- Place of Publication:
- Syracuse, New York : Syracuse University Press, 2014.
- Language Note:
- English
- Summary:
- Jurji Zaidan was one of the leading thinkers of the Arab renaissance. Through his historical novels, his widely read journal, al-Hilal, which is still published today, and his scholarly works, he forged a new cultural Arab identity. In this book, Philipp shows how Zaidan popularized the idea of society that was based on science and reason, and invoked its accessibility to all who aspired to progress and modernity. In the first section, Philipp traces the arc of Zaidan's career, placing his writings within the political and cultural contexts of the day and analyzing his impact on the emerging Arab nationalist movement. The second part consists of a wide selection of Zaidan's articles and book excerpts translated into English. These pieces cover such fields as religion and science, society and ethics, and nationalism. With the addition of a comprehensive bibliography, this volume will be recognized as the authoritative source on Zaidan, as well as an essential contribution to the study of Arabic cultural history.
- Contents:
- c
- Philipp Final
- bc.
- Notes:
- "Published in Cooperation with and Foreword by the Zaidan Foundation."
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Description based on print version record.
- ISBN:
- 9780815652717
- 0815652712
- OCLC:
- 899212309
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