Arabs in the West

Native speakers of oriental languages in the Dutch Republic (1600-1700)

Nine principal players

Chapter 1 - Scholars en Route

Chapter 2 - Diplomacy and trade

Chapter 3 - Prejudice, polemics and proselytes

Chapter 4 - From the study of languages to the study of cultures

Chapter 5 - Scholarly collecting efforts

Chapter 6 - Friendship

Chapter 7 - Copying and editing

Chapter 8 - Acquisition