The Mantle of the Prophet : learning and power in modern Iran /
Mottahedeh, Roy
The Mantle of the Prophet : learning and power in modern Iran / Roy Mottahedeh - London: Chatto and Windus Ltd, 1986. - 416 Pages Hb
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.
0701130350
Iran - Social Life and customs
955.05 / MOT
The Mantle of the Prophet : learning and power in modern Iran / Roy Mottahedeh - London: Chatto and Windus Ltd, 1986. - 416 Pages Hb
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.
0701130350
Iran - Social Life and customs
955.05 / MOT