For the first time in English; this book provides a comprehensive history of the entire Seljuk period of Middle Eastern history.The Seljuks entered the Middle East from Central Asia in the mid-11th century; establishing the first Turkish Empire in the region between China and Byzantium. This empire lasted until the mid-13th century.In his Introduction; Leiser synthesizes and evaluates current Western and Turkish research on Seljuk history; highlighting the scholarship of Seljuk specialist Ibrahim Kafesoglu. In the main body of the book; Leiser presents his translation of Kafesoglu’s seven-chapter monograph covering all aspects of Seljuk history—political; social; and cultural—from the rise of the empire to its collapse.The final section deals with the tumultuous dispute between Kafesoglu and another Seljuk scholar; Osman Turan; who subsequently accused Kafesoglu of plagiarism and of poor scholarship.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Four StarsBy LCBBest translation and commentary. Good background information provided. Plenty to meditate on.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. One of the most important books I've ever read and ...By KenOne of the most important books I've ever read and continue to read annually; especially during the season Lent. Don't fail to read this one.Cross reference what Julian states with other written works.1 of 2 people found the following review helpful. There is a fare amount of what I would call "Churchifieng" in the first half but the long version of Julians "Showings" (includeBy Pete DExceptional!! If you have sought to be enlivened by spirituality this is the book for you! There is a fare amount of what I would call "Churchifieng" in the first half but the long version of Julians "Showings" (included) is truely bliss at its best. Truth has a way of bringing the "bugs" out of the woodwork as it were (the first half "introduction" section) but then freedom is a major threat to power. Just believe what Julian heard and you life will change.... and do pass it on!!!!
