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Zrinka Stahuljak, "Fixers: Agency, Translation, and the Early Global History of Literature" (U Chicago Press, 2024)

New Books in Intellectual History

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Economic Ties of Translation in the Crusades

This chapter explores the economic dynamics of translation during the Crusades, showcasing how these interactions shaped relations between Christian and Muslim communities. It highlights the complexities of translating cultural and religious experiences through a contractual lens, emphasizing the reciprocal nature of these exchanges and their implications for indebtedness and survival.

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