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OverviewFor generations, Central Asian Muslims have told legends of medieval rulers who waged war, died in battle, and achieved sainthood. Among the Uyghurs of East Turkistan (present-day Xinjiang, China), some of the most beloved legends tell of the warrior-saint Satuq Bughra Khan and his descendants, the rulers of the Qarakhanid dynasty. To this day, these tales are recited at the saints' shrines and retold on any occasion. Warrior Saints of the Silk Road introduces this rich literary tradition, presenting the first complete English translation of the Qarakhanid narrative cycle along with an accessible commentary. At once mesmerizing, moving, and disturbing, these legends are essential texts in Central Asia's religious heritage as well as fine, enduring works of mystical literature. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Jeff EdenPublisher: Brill Imprint: Brill Volume: 26 Weight: 0.577kg ISBN: 9789004384262ISBN 10: 900438426 Pages: 272 Publication Date: 22 November 2018 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsForeword Acknowledgments A Note on Transliteration Introduction 1 Introduction 2 The Setting 3 Notes on the Manuscript, the Transcription, and the Translation Translation 4 The Translation 5 The Narrative and Its Meanings Bibliography The Manuscript: Transcription The Manuscript: FacsimileReviewsAuthor InformationJeff Eden, Ph.D. (2016), Harvard University, is Assistant Professor of History at St. Mary's College of Maryland. He is the author of Slavery and Empire in Central Asia (Cambridge, 2018) and The Life of Muhammad Sharif (Vienna, 2015). Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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