A unique collaborative exploration of this pivotal yet understudied Muslim dynasty. What were the ideological foundations and ritual expressions of Seljuq power? How did the learned classes and the state feel about each other? How was social space organised? What was the relationship between nomads and settled peoples? Split into three parts, this collection of essays addresses questions like these about life during the Seljuq period. Part 1 follows the gradual transformation of the Seljuqs into a powerful dynasty and their concepts of political legitimisation. Part 2 examines social history, particularly with regard to the 'ulama' and the urban populations. Part 3 explores how religious thought, jurisprudence, belles-lettres and architecture developed under the Seljuqs.

Seljuqs: Politics, Society and Culture

Christian Lange

Songül Mecit

Edinburgh University Press

Piaf

Throughout her explosive and tempestuous career, Edith Piaf cast a spell over all who came in contact with her. This tiny person, the little sparrow” as she was called, who stood only four foot ten and performed in simple black, was a force of nature, and after her, popular singing would never be the same. Featuring over 200 rarely reprinted photographs and letters, this classic biography documents her meteoric rise from street urchin to living legend, whose power and influence were so great that she formed an entire generation of actors and singers, including Yves Montand and Charles Aznavour. Today, when you think of the essence of France, you think of the Eiffel Tower, perfume, love, fine wine, and also Edith Piaf, and this telling of Piaf’s vie from renowned French novelist Monique Lange will transport you to the song-filled cabarets of Paris before, during, and after World War II.

Holt & Company, Henry

Non Sola Scriptura

Sarah Bowen Savant

Kambiz GhaneaBassiri

Bruce Fudge

Taylor & Francis Group

See the best price to sell, buy, or rent books by Christian Lange. BookScouter helps to compare book prices from 25+ online bookstores and 30+ buyback vendors with a single search.

Books by Christian Lange