İntibah: Sergüzeşt-i Ali Bey (انتباه: سرگزشت علی بك) by Namık Kemal Reviewed by Seda Karamanli Namık Kemal (1840-1888) was a prominent figure in the 19th-century Ottoman intelligentsia who played a vital role as a poet, novelist, playwright, and intellectual activist advocating for concepts such as liberty, national rights, and constitutional government. He was a member of… Continue reading Highlights from the Aga Khan Library Collections – Ottoman Collections (II)
Index Islamicus at Aga Khan Library The Aga Khan Library and Brill have partnered to support the UK-based work on Index Islamicus. This major international bibliography indexes scholarly work on all aspects of Islamic and Muslim studies. Under the partnership, the Aga Khan Library is the new home for its UK-based indexers. The Aga Khan Library will enable the continuation… Continue reading Aga Khan Library partners with Brill
Harap Mabetler (خراب معبدلر) by Halide Edip Adıvar Reviewed by Seda Karamanli The Aga Khan Library has a significant collection of Ottoman Turkish books. Among the many titles in this collection is the fascinating Harap Mabetler, loosely translated as “Ruined Temples,” written by Halide Edip Adıvar (1884-1964), an influential intellectual and prolific author who penned many books… Continue reading Highlights from the Aga Khan Library Collections – Ottoman Collections (I)