TY  - BOOK
AU  - Mottahedeh, Roy
TI  - The Mantle of the Prophet: learning and power in modern Iran 
SN  - 0701130350
U1  - 955.05 
PY  - 1986///
CY  - London
PB  - Chatto and Windus Ltd
KW  - Iran - Social Life and customs
N1  - 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
ER  -