In the aftermath of Alexander the Great's conquests in the late fourth century BC, Greek garrisons and settlements were established across Central Asia, through Bactria and into India. Looking particularly at the great city of Ai Khanoum, the author explores how these ancient people lived, communicated, and understood themselves.
An exploration of the social history of interpreters in Egypt and Mesopotamia in the late 19th to early 20th centuries, including Euro-American attitudes to dragomans and the Arabic language.
Phrasebooks and the Learning of Colloquial Arabic, 1798-1945
Focusing on the motivations behind historical Arabic learners, this book examines the effectiveness of various instructional materials. It analyzes a collection of phrasebooks published in nine languages, including English and French, from the nineteenth century to the early twentieth century. Through this exploration, it sheds light on the evolution of language learning resources and their impact on Arabic language acquisition during that period.