Najaf: A Historical Center of Power & Economy: 1500 - 1920
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Authors
Riggs, Robert J.
Issue Date
2014-03-28
Type
Presentation
Language
en_US
Keywords
Faculty research day , Najaf , History
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Abstract
Most scholarly focus on Najaf has centered on its religious significance in Shi‘i Islam or on its political roles throughout its history. This study is the first to analyze the role of economics on political and religious institutions during the period 1500-1920.