{"title":"Nahid Massoumeh Assemi","description":"\u003cp\u003eNahid Massoumeh Assemi’s works delve into the intricate relationship between religion and governance in historical contexts, with a particular focus on Qajar Iran. Readers can expect a thoughtful exploration of how piety shapes political structures, offering rich insights into cultural and societal dynamics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer books are well-suited for those interested in \u003cem\u003eEducation \u0026amp; Reference\u003c\/em\u003e, providing scholarly perspectives that illuminate complex historical narratives. Ideal for readers seeking a deeper understanding of Middle Eastern history and the interplay of faith and power.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"piety-and-politics-in-qajar-iran-by-nahid-massoumeh-assemi-9780755652686","title":"Piety and Politics in Qajar Iran","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Takkiyya Mu’avin al-Mulk is a building complex in the city of Kermanshah in western Iran, dedicated to the annual commemoration of the martyrdom of Husayn ibn ‘Ali at the Battle of Karbala in 680, an event of seminal significance to Shi'i Islam. Private \u003ci\u003etakkiyyas\u003c\/i\u003e built by social elites were a phenomenon of the Qajar period, with their construction motivated by a political quest for legitimacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePiety and Politics in Qajar Iran\u003c\/i\u003e examines the intersection of art and architecture, popular piety, and the politics of legitimation. Through an examination of the building and its decorative programme, it addresses issues of patronage, Shi’i iconography and popular religious practices during the early 20th century in Iran. It further argues for the role of \u003ci\u003etakkiyyas\u003c\/i\u003e in the creation of a sense of community and group identity; the formative stage of the emergent idea of nationhood at the time, amongst those who frequented them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PTY Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47934185603308,"sku":"9780755652686","price":135.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780755652686-piety-and-politics-in-qajar-iran.jpg?v=1783902285"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/nahid-massoumeh-assemi.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}