Classical Writings of the Medieval Islamic World - Annotated by Mirzar Haydar Dughlat & Khwandamir & Rashiduddin Fazlullah (Hardcover)

Name: Classical Writings of the Medieval Islamic World - Annotated by Mirzar Haydar Dughlat & Khwandamir & Rashiduddin Fazlullah (Hardcover)
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SKU: 93381363
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This volume presents one of the most important historical sources for medieval Islamic scholarship: The Compendium of Chronicles, written by the vizier to the Mongol Ilkhans of Iran, Rashiduddin Fazlullah.
About the Author: Rashiduddin Fazlullah (1247-1318) was a historian and vizier to the Mongol Ilkhans of Iran.
618 Pages
History, Asia

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Book Synopsis

This volume presents one of the most important historical sources for medieval Islamic scholarship: The Compendium of Chronicles, written by the vizier to the Mongol Ilkhans of Iran, Rashiduddin Fazlullah. It includes a valuable survey of the Turkic and Mongolian peoples, a history of Genghis Khan's ancestors, and a detailed account of his conquests. Distinguished linguist and orientalist, Wheeler M. Thackston, provides a lucid, annotated translation that makes this key material accessible to a wide range of scholars.

About the Author

Rashiduddin Fazlullah (1247-1318) was a historian and vizier to the Mongol Ilkhans of Iran.

Wheeler M. Thackston, Jr. formerly taught at Harvard University. He is a distinguished Orientalist and noted editor and translator of Chaghatai, Arabic and Persian texts.

Dimensions (Overall): 11.0 Inches (H) x 8.5 Inches (W) x 1.31 Inches (D)

Weight: 3.73 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Sub-Genre: Asia

Genre: History

Number of Pages: 618

Publisher: I. B. Tauris & Company

Theme: Central Asia

Format: Hardcover

Author: Mirzar Haydar Dughlat & Khwandamir & Rashiduddin Fazlullah

Language: English

Street Date: August 7, 2012

TCIN: 93381363

UPC: 9780755617654

Item Number (DPCI): 247-32-5677

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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