Theater state and the formation of early modern public sphere in Iran : studies on Safavid Muharram rituals, 1590-1641 CE /

Theater state and the formation of early modern public sphere in Iran : studies on Safavid Muharram rituals, 1590-1641 CE /

During the Safavid period, the Shi'i Muharram commemorative rites which had been publically practiced since the 7th century, became a manifestation of state power. Already during the reign of Shah 'Abbas I (1587-1629) the Muharram rituals had transformed into an extraordinary rich repertoi...

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Main Author: Rahimi, Babak.

Format: eBook

Language: English

Published: Leiden ; Boston : Brill, 2012.

Series: Iran Studies 5.
Middle East and Islamic Studies E-Books Online, Collection 2012, ISBN: 9789004223295.

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Political culture > Iran > Isfahan > History > 17th century.
Political customs and rites > Iran > Isfahan > History > 17th century.
Tenth of Muharram.
Theater > Political aspects > History > Iran > Isfahan > 17th century.
Fasts and feasts > Iran > Isfahan > Political aspects > History > 17th century.
Group identity > Iran > Isfahan > History > 17th century.
City and town life > Iran > Isfahan > History > 17th century.
Isfahan (Iran) > Social life and customs > 17th century.
Isfahan (Iran) > Politics and government > 17th century.
Iran > History > Safavid dynasty, 1501-1736.

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Call Number: DS325.I7 R34 2012

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