Translation of Tabari's Universal History from the Arabic
FAIN: RL-20594-84
Columbia University (New York, NY 10027-7922)
Ehsan O. Yarshater (Project Director: July 1983 to March 1989)
This project also received funding with the renewal award listed below.
Subsequent award (renewal) RL-21039-87
To provide continuing support for the completion of the edition, translation and commentary on Tabari's Universal History which traces the rise and fall of all ancient nations -- those of the Babylonians, Assyrians, Egyptians, Jews, Persians, Romans and Byzantines from the Creation to 915.