Islamic cultures in the Middle East have inherited and developed a
legacy of urbanism spanning millennia to the ancient civilizations
of the region. In contrast to well-organized states like China in
history, Muslim peoples formed loose states based on intricate
social networks. As a consequence, most studies of urban history in
the Middle East have focused their gaze exclusively on urban social
organization, often neglecting the extension of political power to
rural areas. Covering Morocco, Egypt, Syria, Iran and Brunei, this
volume explores the relationship between political power and social
networks in medieval and modern Middle Eastern history. The authors
examine social, religious and administrative networks that governed
rural and urban areas and led to state formation, providing a more
inclusive view of the mechanisms of power and control in the
Islamic world.
General
Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate?
Let us know about it.
Does this product have an incorrect or missing image?
Send us a new image.
Is this product missing categories?
Add more categories.
Review This Product
No reviews yet - be the first to create one!
Welcome to Loot.co.za!
Sign in / Register |Wishlists & Gift Vouchers |Help | Advanced search
