The different aspects of islamic culture
Title | The different aspects of islamic culture PDF eBook |
Author | UNESCO |
Publisher | UNESCO Publishing |
Pages | 926 |
Release | 2003-12-31 |
Genre | Political Science |
ISBN | 9231039091 |
This publication examines art, the human sciences, science, philosophy, mysticism, language and literature. For this task, UNESCO has chosen scholars and experts from all over the world who belong to widely divergent cultural and religious backgrounds.--Publisher's description.
Iran Revisited
Title | Iran Revisited PDF eBook |
Author | Ali Pirzadeh |
Publisher | Springer |
Pages | 348 |
Release | 2016-04-20 |
Genre | Political Science |
ISBN | 3319304852 |
This book examines Modern Iran through an interdisciplinary analysis of its cultural norms, history and institutional environment. The goal is to underline strengths and weaknesses of Iranian society as a whole, and to illustrate less prescriptive explanations for the way Iran is seen through a lens of persistent collective conduct rather than erratic historical occurrences. Throughout its history, Iran has been subject to many studies, all of which have diagnosed the country’s problem and prescribed solutions based on certain theoretical grounds. This book intends to look inward, seeking cultural explanations for Iran’s perpetual inability to improve its society. The theme in this book is based on the eloquent words of Nasir Khusrau, a great Iranian poet: “az mast ki bar mast”. The words are from a poem describing a self-adoring eagle that sees its life abruptly ended by an arrow winged with its own feathers—the bird is doomed by its own vanity. The closest interpretation of this idiom in Western Christian culture is “you reap what you sow”, which conveys a similar message that underlines one’s responsibility in the sense that, sooner or later, we must face the choices we make. This would enable us to confront – and live up to – what Iran’s history and culture have taught us.
The Tudors - England, 1485-1603
Title | The Tudors - England, 1485-1603 PDF eBook |
Author | Michael Tillbrook |
Publisher | Oxford University Press, USA |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2015 |
Genre | Great Britain |
ISBN | 9780198354604 |
Please note this title is suitable for any student studying:Exam Board: AQA Level: A Level Subject: HistoryFirst teaching: September 2015 First exams: June 2017Retaining all the well-loved features from the previous editions, The Tudors has been approved by AQA and matched to the 2015 specifications. With a strong focus on skills building and exam practice, this book covers in breadth issues of change, continuity, and cause and consequence in this period of English history through key questions such as how effectively did the Tudors develop the powers of the monarchy, and how did English society and economy change. Its aim is to enable students to understand and make connections between the six key themes covered in the specification.Students can further develop vital skills such as historical interpretations and source analyses via specially selected sources and extracts. Practice questions and study tips provide additional support to help familiarize students with the new exam style questions, and help them achieve their best in the exam.
Arabic Literature in the Post-Classical Period
Title | Arabic Literature in the Post-Classical Period PDF eBook |
Author | Roger Allen |
Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
Pages | 419 |
Release | 2006-04-13 |
Genre | Literary Criticism |
ISBN | 1139936468 |
The final volume of The Cambridge History of Arabic Literature explores the Arabic literary heritage of the little-known period from the twelfth to the beginning of the nineteenth century. Even though it was during this time that the famous Thousand and One Nights was composed, very little has been written on the literature of the period generally. In this volume Roger Allen and Donald Richards bring together some of the most distinguished scholars in the field to rectify the situation. The volume is divided into parts with the traditions of poetry and prose covered separately within both their 'elite' and 'popular' contexts. The last two sections are devoted to drama and the indigenous tradition of literary criticism. As the only work of its kind in English covering the post-classical period, this book promises to be a unique resource for students and scholars of Arabic literature for many years to come.
Archaeology of Afghanistan
Title | Archaeology of Afghanistan PDF eBook |
Author | Raymond Allchin |
Publisher | Edinburgh University Press |
Pages | 752 |
Release | 2019-06-03 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 1474450474 |
First published in 1978, this was the first book in English to provide a complete survey of the immensely rich archaeological remains of Afghanistan. It has now been thoroughly revised and brought up to date to incorporate the latest discoveries and research.
Ancient Rome
Title | Ancient Rome PDF eBook |
Author | R. Scott Smith |
Publisher | Hackett Publishing |
Pages | 582 |
Release | 2014-03-15 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 1624661165 |
"Terrific . . . exactly the sort of collection we have long needed: one offering a wide range of texts, both literary and documentary, and that--with the inclusion of Sulpicia and Perpetua--allows students to hear the voices of actual women from the ancient world. The translations themselves are fluid; the inclusion of long extracts allows students to sink their teeth into material in ways not possible with traditional source books. The anonymous texts, inscriptions, and other non-literary material topically arranged in the 'Documentary' section will enable students to see how the documentary evidence supplements or undermines the views advanced in the literary texts. This is a book that should be of great use to anyone teaching a survey of the history of Ancient Rome or a Roman Civilization course. I look forward to teaching with this book which is, I think, the best source book I have seen for the way we teach these days." --David Potter, University of Michigan
Iran
Title | Iran PDF eBook |
Author | Abbas Amanat |
Publisher | |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2019 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 9780300248937 |
A masterfully researched and compelling history of Iran from the sixteenth century to the twenty-first