Iran in the Early Islamic Period by Edmund Herzig and Sarah Stewart is a scholarly and insightful exploration of Iran’s transformation during the early centuries of Islamic rule. The book traces the profound political, social, cultural, and economic changes that took place from the Arab conquest to the rise of the first Iranian dynasties. Drawing on a wide range of historical sources, the authors provide a nuanced understanding of how Islam reshaped Iranian identity while Iran itself influenced the wider Islamic world. With a balance of academic rigor and accessible writing, this volume serves as both a reference for researchers and an engagi...
Iran in the Early Islamic Period by Edmund Herzig and Sarah Stewart is a scholarly and insightful exploration of Iran’s transformation during the early centuries of Islamic rule. The book traces the profound political, social, cultural, and economic changes that took place from the Arab conquest to the rise of the first Iranian dynasties. Drawing on a wide range of historical sources, the authors provide a nuanced understanding of how Islam reshaped Iranian identity while Iran itself influenced the wider Islamic world. With a balance of academic rigor and accessible writing, this volume serves as both a reference for researchers and an engaging read for history enthusiasts. It highlights the dynamic interactions between tradition and innovation, local practices and universal faith. A vital addition to the study of Middle Eastern and Islamic history, this book sheds light on one of the most transformative eras in Iran’s past.
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