The Calligraphic State: Textual Domination and History in a Muslim Society (Comparative Studies on Muslim Societies) (Volume 16)
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The Calligraphic State: Textual Domination and History in a Muslim Society (Comparative Studies on Muslim Societies) (Volume 16)

by Brinkley Messick

History Anthropology Islamic Studies
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A detailed exploration of how written texts and calligraphy shape authority, law, and social order in a Muslim society.

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This book examines the role of written texts in shaping authority and social order within a Muslim society.

It explores how calligraphy, legal documents, and scholarly traditions interact to produce and maintain power.

The study draws on fieldwork and historical analysis to understand the relationship between writing and governance.

Readers gain insight into the cultural significance of texts beyond their literal content.

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