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Knowledge and Social Practice in Medieval Damascus, 1190–1350 (Cambridge Studies in Islamic Civilization)

Michael Chamberlain

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Description:Michael Chamberlain focuses on medieval Damascus to develop a new approach to the relationship between the society and culture of the Middle East. The author argues that historians have long imposed European strictures onto societies to which they were alien. Western concepts of legitimate order were inappropriate to medieval Muslim society where social advancement was dependent upon the production of knowledge and religious patronage, and it was the household, rather than the state agency or corporation, that held political and social power. A parallel is drawn between the learned elite and the warriors of Damascus who, through similar strategies, acquired status and power and passed them on in their households. By examining material from the Latin West, Sung China and the Sinicized empires of Inner Asia, the author addresses the nature of political power in the period.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Knowledge and Social Practice in Medieval Damascus, 1190–1350 (Cambridge Studies in Islamic Civilization). To get started finding Knowledge and Social Practice in Medieval Damascus, 1190–1350 (Cambridge Studies in Islamic Civilization), you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: Michael Chamberlain focuses on medieval Damascus to develop a new approach to the relationship between the society and culture of the Middle East. The author argues that historians have long imposed European strictures onto societies to which they were alien. Western concepts of legitimate order were inappropriate to medieval Muslim society where social advancement was dependent upon the production of knowledge and religious patronage, and it was the household, rather than the state agency or corporation, that held political and social power. A parallel is drawn between the learned elite and the warriors of Damascus who, through similar strategies, acquired status and power and passed them on in their households. By examining material from the Latin West, Sung China and the Sinicized empires of Inner Asia, the author addresses the nature of political power in the period.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Knowledge and Social Practice in Medieval Damascus, 1190–1350 (Cambridge Studies in Islamic Civilization). To get started finding Knowledge and Social Practice in Medieval Damascus, 1190–1350 (Cambridge Studies in Islamic Civilization), you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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