{"product_id":"9781041115427","title":"Three Empires and Persian Historiography : The Thought of Muslih al-din Lari by Nilab Saeedi","description":"Three Empires and Persian Historiography: The Thought of Mu?li? al-din Lari uncovers the underexplored historical vision of a sixteenth-century scholar whose work spanned the Safavid, Timurid, and Ottoman worlds.   Centering on Lari's universal chronicle [Mir'atu'l-Advar wa Mir?atu'l-A?bar], The Mirror of Epochs and the Staircase of Historical Reports, this book explores how a figure in philosophy, theology, and the sciences used history to navigate shifting imperial landscapes. Written in Persian and completed upon Sultan Selim II's accession to the throne, Lari's work offers a nuanced and often critical perspective on the Safavid dynasty, reverent accounts of the Timurid legacy, and a carefully constructed narrative of Ottoman rule. Through detailed textual analysis, the book demonstrates how Lari positioned himself as both a cultural mediator and a political commentator, using historiography to reflect broader debates about legitimacy, identity, and intellectual authority in the early modern Islamic world.   A vital resource for scholars of Islamic historiography, Persianate studies, and Ottoman intellectual history, this book illuminates the enduring power of historical writing as a tool for negotiation, memory, and empire-making.\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardback","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56368561291637,"sku":"9781041115427","price":145.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/products\/9781041115427","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}