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Embark on an enthralling journey into the 15th-century Ottoman world with Rawdat al-I r, an extraordinary Arabic pharmaceutical encyclopaedia meticulously curated by Muhammed ibn Mahmud al-Shirwani. This groundbreaking work, presented in a critical edition with a compelling Arabic-English translation, reveals the fascinating tapestry of pharmaceutical knowledge from the heart of medieval Arabic civilization.
In Rawdat al-I r, readers will traverse a comprehensive exploration of simple drugs, compound formulations, and the nuanced intersections of medicine within the vibrant cultural landscape of Ottoman civilization. This journey transcends time, enriching our understanding of history and showcasing the potential applications of traditional wisdom in modern medicine. The bilingual experience, presenting the original Arabic alongside an eloquent English translation, surpasses linguistic boundaries, ensuring accessibility for a diverse global audience.
Beyond its linguistic richness, the book delves into the transmission of pharmaceutical knowledge, the evolution of techniques, and the non-pharmaceutical aspects embedded in al-Shirwani's work. Immerse yourself in the pages of Rawdat al-I r, where history comes to life, and the legacy of pharmaceutical expertise unfolds.
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Ayman Y. Atat
, Technische Universität Braunschweig, Germany.
Riassunto
Embark on an enthralling journey into the 15th-century Ottoman world with
Rawḍat al-ʿIṭr
, an extraordinary Arabic pharmaceutical encyclopaedia meticulously curated by Muḥammed ibn Maḥmūd al-Shirwānī. This groundbreaking work, presented in a critical edition with a compelling Arabic-English translation, reveals the fascinating tapestry of pharmaceutical knowledge from the heart of medieval Arabic civilization.
In
Rawḍat al-ʿIṭr
, readers will traverse a comprehensive exploration of simple drugs, compound formulations, and the nuanced intersections of medicine within the vibrant cultural landscape of Ottoman civilization. This journey transcends time, enriching our understanding of history and showcasing the potential applications of traditional wisdom in modern medicine. The bilingual experience, presenting the original Arabic alongside an eloquent English translation, surpasses linguistic boundaries, ensuring accessibility for a diverse global audience.
Beyond its linguistic richness, the book delves into the transmission of pharmaceutical knowledge, the evolution of techniques, and the non-pharmaceutical aspects embedded in al-Shirwānī's work. Immerse yourself in the pages of
Rawḍat al-ʿIṭr
, where history comes to life, and the legacy of pharmaceutical expertise unfolds.
