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This biographical work by Theodore Duka presents the life and scholarly achievements of Alexander Csoma de Koros, a pioneering Hungarian orientalist of the 19th century. Csoma de Koros dedicated himself to the study of Tibetan language, culture, and Buddhist philosophy, making groundbreaking contributions to European understanding of Asian civilizations.
The book traces his extensive travels through Asia, including his time in Tibet, Afghanistan, and India, where he conducted meticulous research and compiled important linguistic and philosophical works. Duka’s detailed account reveals how Csoma de Koros overcame immense hardships and obstacles to achieve his scholarly goals. His Tibetan-English dictionary and other publications remain influential in Oriental studies to this day.
This biography serves as both a historical record and an inspirational account of intellectual dedication and cross-cultural scholarship during the colonial era.
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