Book-Reviews – \u200bEncyclopaedia Islamica, Volume 4 – (Brill 2013)<\/p>\n
Especially in the world today the more you know the better understanding you have about everything. This holds true in Volume 4 of Encyclopaedia Islamica. With each volume the contributors are making their way through the alphabet of Islamic history. Now only up to the \u201cBu\u201d the series is just at the beginning of educating its readers.<\/p>\n
Politics, Patronage and the
\nTransmission of Knowledge
\nin the 13th-15th Century Tabriz
\nEdited by Judith Pfeiffer
\n(Brill 2014)
\nThis book unfolds the role that Tabriz played in the development of society between the 13th and 15th century. Most are unaware of the contributions Tabriz made on early society in learning, cultural productivity and politics in post-Mogol Iran and the Middle East.\u00a0 It is one of a series in Iran Studies and well worth the read.<\/p>\n
MUHIT AL-TAVARIKH (The Sea of Chronicles)
\nMuhammad Amin b. Mirza, Muhammad Zaman Bukhari (Sufiyani), Critical Edition and Introduction by Mehrad Fallahzadeh and Forogh Hashabeiky
\n(Brill 2014)
\nThis book is a study and critical edition of chapters nine and ten of The Sea of Chronicles. Muhit al-tavarikh is a valuable source for the study of late seventeenth century Central Asian History, historiography and language. The present work represents the first critical edition of a primary source of Subhan Quli Khan\u2019s reign. The ninth chapter (bab) offers accounts of the Timurid kings, Abulkhayrid\/Shaybanid and the first four Ashtarkhanid\/Janid khans. The tenth chapter presents a detailed account of the life and times of the last great Ashtarkhanid\/Janid khan, Subhan QuIi Bahadur (1668-1702), revealing historical information essential for scholars of the period and region.<\/p>\n
Alamut, The Assassin\u2019s Nest
\nM Shokouhi N
\n(Xlibris LLC 2014)
\nThis bookcombines intrigue, politics and love. The story told is during the 11th century and therefore presents the reader an opportunity to learn about\u00a0 history during the Seljuk Dynasty of the Persian Empire.
\nIt begins with a wedding that is interrupted by events and leaves the reader in suspense trying to figure out what the outcome will be for the bridegroom and the bride. It is a book difficult to figure out but easy to read.
\nSalmagundi<\/p>\n
A Celebration of Salads from around the World
\nBy Sally Butcher
\nPhotography by Yuki Sugiura
\nSalmagundi is a 17th century English word denoting a salad dish comprising, well … everything. This comprehensive new book from acclaimed food purveyor and cookbook writer Sally Butcher looks at salad bowls across the world and centuries in 150 wide-ranging recipes for every season, meal, and occasion.
\nThe recipes are all accompanied by Sally\u2019s practical approach to cooking, her extensive knowledge of food and food history, and, just as important, her red-headed joie de vivre and sense of humor.
\nDivided into fourteen chapters (Herbs and Leaves, Vegetables, Beans, Roots, Grains and Pasta, Rice, Cheese, Fish, Meat, Dips, Fruity Salad, Salads for Dessert, The Dressing Room, The Prop Cupboard), no lettuce leaf is left unturned in pursuit of salads of every stripe. Recipes are flagged where relevant with tags such as \u201csuper-healthy,\u201d \u201cskinny-minny,\u201d or \u201cmain course\u201d to make it more user-friendly.
\nThere are marvelous salads here for everyone \u2013 even the most staunch salad misanthrope. Beautifully illustrated by Yuki Sugiura, and punctuated with Sally\u2019s trademark mixture of folklore and anecdote this is an essential update for any foodie\u2019s bookshelf.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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