The Mantle of the Prophet : learning and power in modern Iran / Roy Mottahedeh
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TextLanguage: English Publication details: London: Chatto and Windus Ltd, 1986.Description: 416 Pages HbISBN: - 0701130350
- 955.05 MOT
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Library Dept. of Political Science Roedad Khan's Collection DPOS | 900 History and Geography | 955.05 MOT (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | DPOS454 |
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| 954.920 HAM Born to be Hanged : political biography of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto / | 954.9205 MAT Bangladesh Today : an indictment and a lament | 955 FOR Fall of the Peacock Throne : The Story of Iran / | 955.05 MOT The Mantle of the Prophet : learning and power in modern Iran / | 955.053 KIN All the Shah's Men : an american coup and the roots of middle east terror | 955.053 SUL MISSION TO IRAN ; | 955.0530924 SIM Behind Iranian Lines : |
The Mantle of the Prophet" by Roy Mottahedeh is a biography of Ali Hashemi, but more broadly, it explores the life and times of a 19th-century Iranian merchant, offering insights into Iranian society, culture, and history. Mottahedeh's narrative weaves together themes of faith, commerce, and politics, providing a richly detailed portrait of Iran during a period of significant change. The book sheds light on the complexities of Iranian identity and the country's interactions with the Western world.
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