Abu Sa'id al-Hasan ibn 'Abd Allah al-Sirafi's 'Akhbar al-Nahwiyyin al-Basriyyin' is a seminal work detailing the lives, theories, and intellectual disputes of the influential Basran school of Arabic grammar. This historical chronicle, meticulously edited by Fritz Krenkow, provides invaluable insights into the formative period of Arabic linguistics during the Islamic Golden Age. It documents the contributions of key figures, their methodologies, and the dynamic scholarly environment that shaped classical Arabic. The book serves as a vital primary source for scholars of Arabic language, literature, and Islamic intellectual history, offering a rich tapestry of scholarly life.