The Foundation of Governance (Asās Al-Siyāsa)
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The Foundation of Governance (Asās Al-Siyāsa)

A Mirror for Princes from the Late 12th Century CE

Herausgeber: Attia, Jalil; Kahl, Oliver / Übersetzer: Kahl, Oliver
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Oliver Kahl's book offers a revised Arabic edition and annotated English translation of a politico-ethical treatise or 'mirror for princes' from late 12th century CE Cairo. The Arabic text, a masterpiece of classical rhymed prose, interspersed with wisdom sayings and poetry, was written, presumably by ʿAlī ibn Ẓāfir al-Azdī (d. 613/1216), for the Ayyubid ruler of Egypt, al-Malik al-ʿAzīz (d. 595/1198), Saladin's second son. Being primarily an exponent of adab literature, the treatise is largely free of theoretical expositions, transmitting its message in the form of diverse and highly ...