Handbuch der Orientalistik

The "Arabic, Persian, Turkic, Greek, Armenian and Mongol" languages in the 14th century King's Dictionary were the most important tongues of the Eastern Mediterranean. "The famous Ras?lid Hexaglot" shows the depth of connections among several Eurasian cultural areas in the aftermath of the Mongol conquests. Authoritative guide to the dictionary, with translation, commentary, and a chapter on the cultural context.