Power, Politics and Religion in Timurid Iran by Beatrice Forbes Manz (English) P

Description: Power, Politics and Religion in Timurid Iran by Beatrice Forbes Manz A comprehensive history of Iran in the early fifteenth century, under the Timurids, a Turkic dynasty of nomadic origin. Beatrice Forbes Manz gives a vivid portrait of society in court, city and countryside, and challenges much received wisdom concerning the relationship between government and society in the medieval Middle East. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Beatrice Forbes Manz uses the history of Iran under the Timurid ruler Shahrukh (1409–1447) to analyse the relationship between government and society in the medieval Middle East. She provides a rich portrait of Iranian society over an exceptionally broad spectrum - the dynasty and its servitors, city elite and provincial rulers, and the religious classes, both ulama and Sufi. The work addresses two issues central to pre-modern Middle Eastern history: how a government without the monopoly of force controlled a heterogeneous society, and how a society with diffuse power structures remained stable over long periods. Written for an audience of students as well as scholars, this book provides a broad analysis of political dynamics in late medieval Iran and challenges much received wisdom about civil and military power, the relationship of government to society, and the interaction of religious figures with the ruling class. Table of Contents List of maps; Preface; Chronology; Family tree of major Timurid princes; Introduction; 1. The formation of the Timurid State under Shahrukh; 2. Issues of sources and historiography; 3. Shahrukhs Dwn and its personnel; 4. Political and military resources of Iran; 5. Timurid rule in southern and central Iran; 6. Political dynamics in the realm of the supernatural; 7. The dynasty and the politics of the religious classes; 8. The rebellion of Sultan Muhammad b. Baysunghur and the struggle over succession; Conclusion; Bibliography; Index. Review Review of the hardback: She provides a rich portrait of Iranian society over an exceptionally broad spectrum … this book provides the first broad analysis of political dynamics in late medical Iran and challenges much received wisdom about civil and military power, the relationship of government to society, and the interaction of religious figures with the ruling class. Middle EastOne can only congratulate B. Manz for this admirable and scrupulous research, which closely examines varied categories of source in order to follow the strategies implemented by the power, by social groups, and by individuals. This monograph, no doubt, will mark a milestone in the development of Timurid studies. Central Eurasian ReaderManz focuses … on prominent individuals, on their careers and their networks of connections, to bring fresh light on the workings of medieval society and its interactions with the government.. The Journal of Speculum Promotional A comprehensive history of Iran in the early fifteenth century under the Timurids. Review Quote "This book is a deeply learned study of the government and society of Eastern Iran and Central Asia under Shahrukh (1409-1447), the son and successor of Tamerlane....This admirably researched book explores the historically events in exhaustive detail and provides rich anecdotal material about the policies and careers of the Timurid elites..." - Ira M. Lapidus, University of California Berkeley, Journal of Interdisciplinary History Promotional "Headline" A comprehensive history of Iran in the early fifteenth century under the Timurids. Description for Bookstore A comprehensive history of Iran in the early fifteenth century, under the Timurids, a Turkic dynasty of nomadic origin. Beatrice Forbes Manz gives a vivid portrait of society in court, city and countryside, and challenges much received wisdom concerning the relationship between government and society in the medieval Middle East. Description for Library A comprehensive history of Iran in the early fifteenth century, under the Timurids, a Turkic dynasty of nomadic origin. Beatrice Forbes Manz gives a vivid portrait of society in court, city and countryside, and challenges much received wisdom concerning the relationship between government and society in the medieval Middle East. Details ISBN0521153468 Author Beatrice Forbes Manz Publisher Cambridge University Press Series Cambridge Studies in Islamic Civilization Year 2010 ISBN-10 0521153468 ISBN-13 9780521153461 Format Paperback Publication Date 2010-06-10 Imprint Cambridge University Press Place of Publication Cambridge Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 955.028 Pages 336 Short Title POWER POLITICS & RELIGION IN T Language English Media Book Affiliation Tufts University, Massachusetts Illustrations Worked examples or Exercises UK Release Date 2010-06-10 AU Release Date 2010-06-10 NZ Release Date 2010-06-10 Alternative 9780511497483 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:91379936;

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