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041 _aEnglish
082 _a955.05
_bMOT
100 _aMottahedeh, Roy
245 _aThe Mantle of the Prophet :
_blearning and power in modern Iran /
_cRoy Mottahedeh
260 _aLondon:
_bChatto and Windus Ltd,
_c1986.
300 _a416 Pages
_bHb
500 _aThe 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.
650 _aIran - Social Life and customs
999 _c33797
_d33797