The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Edward Pococke
Also known as Pocock, Edward Pocock
- Minor
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 285
His scholarly presence suggests the careful attention of one who has dedicated himself to understanding distant cultures and languages. There's something precise and methodical in his approach to knowledge.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Adult
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 285
- Books
- 1
Edward Pococke established himself as England's preeminent orientalist, whose expertise in Turkish and Arabic languages made him an invaluable resource for historical scholarship. His consultation of Turkish annals provided Western scholars with access to Eastern historical sources that would otherwise have remained unknown. His work bridged the gap between European and Ottoman historical traditions.
Description
English scholar of the 17th-18th century with the appearance of an orientalist academic. Wearing period-appropriate scholarly attire with a formal coat and cravat. Neatly groomed with an intellectual bearing. Holding Turkish manuscripts or scholarly materials, with the focused demeanor of a dedicated researcher.
Story so far
BOOK 1The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire / Table of Contents with links in the HTML file to the two Project Gutenberg editions (12 volumes)
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