Master's Thesis at the University of Basrah Examines the Collection, Study, and Critical Edition of a Lost Book
A master's thesis at the College of Arts, University of Basrah, examined the collection, study, and critical edition of the history book by Abu Muhammad al-Farghani (d. 362 AH), a supplement to al-Tabari's history.
The thesis, submitted by student Muslim Aqeel Badr, aims to revive a lost book covering the period from 302-362 AH (931-932 CE), shed light on its author, and present its material for scholarly publication.
The thesis comprises four chapters in which the student discusses the author's life, reviews the sources he used, his methodology, and the sources used to gather information, collect texts, and critically edit them.
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