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State and Government in Medieval Islam
Ann K. S. Lambton
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Paperback. First published in 2004. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company. Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: HRH; JFSL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 217 x 138 x 22. Weight in Grams: 472.
First published in 2004. For the Muslim the foundation from which all discussion of government starts is the law of God, the sharī‘a. Theoretically pre-existing and eternal, it represents absolute good. It is prior to the community and the state.‘ Part of London Oriental Series, this volume’s concern wis with the political ideas of the period extending from the 2nd/8th century to the 11th/17th century and to the central lands of the caliphate, including Persia, and North Africa.
First published in 2004. For the Muslim the foundation from which all discussion of government starts is the law of God, the sharī‘a. Theoretically pre-existing and eternal, it represents absolute good. It is prior to the community and the state.‘ Part of London Oriental Series, this volume’s concern wis with the political ideas of the period extending from the 2nd/8th century to the 11th/17th century and to the central lands of the caliphate, including Persia, and North Africa.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
384
Condition
New
Number of Pages
382
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780415754941
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V9780415754941
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About Ann K. S. Lambton
Ann K.S. Lambton Emeritus Professor of Persian, University of London
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