works translated into Persian for him, [151].

not able to obtain a translation of the Veda, [152].

Albania, origin of the name, [242].

Albanian language, origin of the, [201].

Albertus Magnus, on the humanizing influence of Christianity, quoted, [129] note.

Alchemy, causes of the extinction of the science, [19].

Alexander the Great, influence of his expedition in giving the Greeks a knowledge of other nations and languages, [93].

his difficulty in conversing with the Brahmans, [93].

Alexandria, influence of, on the study of foreign languages, [96].

critical study of ancient Greek at, [97].