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Pivot of the Universe by Abbas Amanat
Nasir al-Din Shah and the Iranian Monarchy, 1831-96
Based on research into public and private papers, this biography offers an interpretation both of the significance of Nasir al-Din Shah and the way in which the Iranian monarchy withstood and adjusted to the challenges of modern times.When he was assassinated in 1896, Nasir al-Din shah had sat on the Peacock throne for nearly half a century. A complex figure, he is frequently portrayed as indolent and self-indulgent. Yet he was in many ways an effective ruler who displayed exceptional resilience in the face of dilemmas and vulnerabilities shared by most monarchs of the Islamic world in the 19th century. This biography traces Nasir al-Din Shah's transformation from an insecure crown prince and later an erratic boy-king to a ruler with substantial control over his government and foreign policy. It also paints a picture of the political culture that determined Nasir al-Din's behiaviour and ultimately his conception of government. Based on research into public and private papers, the book offers an interpretation both of the significance of Nasir al-Din Shah and the way in which the Iranian monarchy, the centrepiece of an ancient political order, withstood and adjusted to the challenges of modern times. |
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| Author(s) : Abbas Amanat | Format : Hardback Book |
| ISBN-10 : 1860640974 | ISBN-13 : 9781860640971 |
| RRP : £35.00 | Best available price : £ / $ |
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Product Details:
Country Publication : United Kingdom
Publication Date : 31/12/1997
Publisher : I B Tauris & Co Ltd
Page Length : 288mm
Page Size : 236mm