Edward Rothstein’s recent review, Make Alexander Great Again, tells of collaboration between the Institute for the Study of the Ancient World (15 East 84th St., New York, NY 10028) and the National Library of Israel to present “nearly 70 Persian, Arabic and Turkish manuscripts that outline the profound influence of Alexander and his culture on the Islamic world…”
Visit the Institute for the Study of the Ancient World’s website to learn more about the display of illuminated Islamic manuscripts.