{"title":"Beatrice Gruendler","description":"\u003cp\u003eBeatrice Gruendler’s works explore the rich tapestry of Arabic literary history, delving into the cultural and intellectual currents that shaped the medieval Islamic world. Her careful scholarship brings to life the evolution of the Arabic book, revealing its profound influence on arts and culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect insightful examinations of manuscripts, literary traditions, and historical contexts that illuminate the interconnectedness of language, literature, and civilisation. Gruendler’s writing invites thoughtful reflection on the enduring legacy of Arabic letters.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-rise-of-the-arabic-book-by-beatrice-gruendler-9780674987814","title":"The Rise of the Arabic Book","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe little-known story of the sophisticated and vibrant Arabic book culture that flourished during the Middle Ages.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the thirteenth century, Europe's largest library owned fewer than 2,000 volumes. Libraries in the Arab world at the time had exponentially larger collections. Five libraries in Baghdad alone held between 200,000 and 1,000,000 books each, including multiple copies of standard works so that their many patrons could enjoy simultaneous access.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHow did the Arabic codex become so popular during the Middle Ages, even as the well-established form languished in Europe? Beatrice Gruendler's \u003cem\u003eThe Rise of the Arabic Book\u003c\/em\u003e answers this question through in-depth stories of bookmakers and book collectors, stationers and librarians, scholars and poets of the ninth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe history of the book has been written with an outsize focus on Europe. The role books played in shaping the great literary cultures of the world beyond the West has been less known—until now. An internationally renowned expert in classical Arabic literature, Gruendler corrects this oversight and takes us into the rich literary milieu of early Arabic letters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47464610660588,"sku":"9780674987814","price":85.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780674987814-the-rise-of-the-arabic-book.jpg?v=1775050105"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/beatrice-gruendler.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}