Alexander Csoma De K R S
Alexander Csoma De K R S
Edward Lyttleton Fox is a contemporary American writer based in London, known for his books on history, archaeology, and a biography of Alexander Csoma de Körös.
Edward Lyttleton Fox, born in New York in 1958, is an American author currently residing in London. He has authored three published books that explore diverse historical and geographical subjects.
His works include "Obscure Kingdoms: Journeys to distant royal courts," which delves into travels to various royal courts around the world. Another significant book is "Palestine Twilight': the murder of Dr Albert Glock and the archaeology of the Holy Land," later reissued in the United States as "Sacred Geography: A tale of murder and archaeology in the Holy Land." This work examines a murder case intertwined with the archaeology of the Holy Land and was also translated into Spanish as "Crepusculo en Palestina."
Fox also penned "The Hungarian who walked to heaven: Alexander Csoma de Koros," a biographical account of the traveler and philologist Sándor Kőrösi Csoma, who lived from 1784 to 1842. This book focuses on the life of the Hungarian scholar known for his work on Tibetan language and Buddhism.
Biographical Context
Edward Lyttleton Fox was born in 1958 in New York and is an American writer who has established his residence in London. His career as an author has led him to explore a range of historical and geographical themes across his published works.
Exploration of Distant Cultures
One of Fox's notable books, "Obscure Kingdoms: Journeys to distant royal courts," published in 1993 and later in paperback in 1995, offers readers insights into travels and experiences at various royal courts across the globe. This work suggests an interest in the ceremonial and political landscapes of lesser-known monarchies.
Archaeology and Historical Mysteries
In "Palestine Twilight': the murder of Dr Albert Glock and the archaeology of the Holy Land" (2001), Fox investigates a historical event connected to the archaeology of the Holy Land, specifically a murder case involving Dr. Albert Glock. The book was reissued in the United States under the title "Sacred Geography: A tale of murder and archaeology in the Holy Land" in the same year and was subsequently translated into Spanish. This work highlights Fox's engagement with the intersection of crime, history, and the study of ancient civilizations.
Biographical Focus on Sándor Kőrösi Csoma
Fox's biographical work, "The Hungarian who walked to heaven: Alexander Csoma de Koros," published in 2001, centers on the life of Sándor Kőrösi Csoma (1784–1842). Csoma was a Hungarian traveler and philologist renowned for his pioneering work on the Tibetan language and his extensive research into Tibetan Buddhism. This biography likely explores Csoma's arduous journeys and scholarly contributions, potentially touching upon his quest for knowledge in Central Asia.
Books by Alexander Csoma De K R S
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