The Library of Eugen Mittwoch (1876–1942)

Abstract Eugen Mittwoch (1876–1942) was one of the most prominent representatives German Orientalism during first decades twentieth century. Trained as an Arabist and Semitist, at same time a specialist Ethiopian studies, he part circle Carl Heinrich Becker (1876–1933) who initiated new direction for Islamic studies in Orientalism. At time, also engaged study Geniza worked on topics relevant to Science Judaism (“Wissenschaft des Judentums”). Mittwoch’s academic career ended abruptly when dismissed from his professorial position end 1935 eventually forced into exile 1938. As result, only portions professional personal Nachlass have come us. The present provides overview available sources reconstruction biography it discusses some depth those that inform us fate library, 1939, family joined him London, well after death 1942.