Social Change in Medieval Iran 132-628 AH (750-1231 AD)
The Perspectives of Persian Historiography
This book contributes to the history of social changes in Iran during the Abbasid Caliphate (AH 132–656, AD 750–1258) by foregrounding the perspective of Persian language historians – from Abu Ali Bal'ami (AH 363, AD 974), the first known Persian historian, to Atamelak Joveyni (AH 623–681, AD 1226–1283), the great historian of the Mongol Era. By applying the insights of Anthony Giddens and the theory of structuration to address the interactions of social agents and structures, this book provides a coherent narrative of social transformation in medieval Iran.
Iranian Medieval History
Interdisciplinary Studies
www.IranianMedievalHistory.com explores various aspects of the Iranian medieval times through interdisciplinary approaches. These studies include the era of the Arab invasions of Iran to the rise of the Qajar dynasty. They are divided into 6 parts regarding interdisciplinary studies, including 1. Social history, 2. Historiography, 3. Historical geography, 4. Literature, 5. Art and architecture and 5. History of science. Studies of each part are classified into three categories: books, articles, and interviews.
The Iranian medieval history website is in English and Persian. All studies, including photos, maps, and contexts, are based on reliable resources. In this regard, all studies that contribute to our current understanding of Iranian medieval times are welcome.
