In 1978 and 1979 revolutions in Afghanistan and Iran marked a shift in the balance of power in South West Asia and the world. Then, as now, the world is once more aware that tribalism is no anachronism in a struggle for political and cultural self-determination. This books provides historical and anthropological perspectives necessary to the eventual understanding of the events surrounding the revolutions.

Tribe and State in Iran and Afghanistan (RLE Iran D)

Tapper, Richard

Reference

Routledge

Frontier Nomads of Iran: A Political and Social History of the Shahsevan (Cambridge Middle East Studies, Series Number 7)

Based on three decades of ethnographic fieldwork and documentary research, this book traces the political and social history of the Shahsevan, one of the major nomadic peoples of Iran. It is a dramatic story, recounting the mythical origins of the tribes, their unification as a confederacy and their eventual decline. In its synthesis of anthropology and history, the book will make a major contribution to the study of the Middle East and Central Asia, and also to current debates on tribe-state relations and the relationship between identity and history.

History

Historical Study & Educational Resources

Cambridge University Press

The contributors address the history, originality, variety and sophistication of traditional science, technology and material culture in the Middle East and Central Asia, their influence on the history of Europe and the West, and the threat posed by modern Western technologies.

Technology, Tradition and Survival: Aspects of Material Culture in the Middle East and Central Asia (History and Society in the Islamic World)

Business & Money

McLachlan, Keith

Economics

Afghanistan in the 20th century was virtually unknown in Europe and America. At peace until the 1970s, the country was seen as a remote and exotic land, visited only by adventurous tourists or researchers. Afghan Village Voices is a testament to this little-known period of peace and captures a society and culture now lost. Prepared by two of the most accomplished and well-known anthropologists of the Middle East and Central Asia, Richard Tapper and Nancy Tapper-Lindisfarne, this is a book of stories told by the Piruzai, a rural Afghan community of some 200 families who farmed in northern Afghanistan and in summer took their flocks to the central Hazârajât mountains. The book comprises a collection of remarkable stories, folktales and conversations and provides unprecedented insight into the depth and colour of these people's lives. Recorded in the early 1970s, the stories range from memories of the Piruzai migration to the north a half century before, to the feuds, ethnic strife and the doings of powerful khans. There are also stories of falling in love, elopements, marriages, childbirth and the world of spirits. The book includes vignettes of the narrators, photographs, maps and a full glossary. It is a remarkable document of Afghanistan at peace, told by a people whose voices have rarely been heard.

Afghan Village Voices: Stories from a Tribal Community

Lindisfarne-Tapper, Nancy

Asia

I.B.Tauris

Gathers recipes for the appetizers traditionally offered at Spanish bars, including vegetable and savory dishes, filled pastries, the omelets known as tortillas in Spain, and fish, seafood, and meat dishes

Tapas (Foods of the World)

Cookbooks, Food & Wine

Cooking Education & Reference

Tuttle Pub

In taverns across Spain you'll find folks enjoying a variety of small snacks, also known as tapas. Perfect for entertaining and quick meals, this practical guide shows you how to make your own tapas at home. Full of delectable photographs and easy to follow step-by-step instructions, Tapas is a wonderful introduction for cooks interested in creating these fun snacks.

Tapas (Tuttle Mini Cookbook)

Main Courses & Side Dishes

Tuttle+publishing

Cook tasty and simple Spanish dishes with this easy-to-follow tapas cookbook. In taverns from Madrid to Barcelona you'll find Spaniards passing the early evening hours drinking crisp dry sherry and snacking on a variety of snacks—or tapas. Everything from a simple plate of olives and chorizo sausage with a loaf of good bread to feasts that include Spanish omelets, shrimp with garlic and stuffed tomatoes. While this style of eating is wonderful for warm Mediterranean evenings, it is also perfect for entertaining and quick meals. Now, with this practical tapas cookbook, you can make your own tapas at home, using the books step-by-step instructions and photographs to show you how to make a variety of dishes. The recipes are easy to follow and are suitable for both beginners and experienced cooks. Filled with elegant photographs, this beautifully designed volume is a great addition to any cookbook collection. Authentic Spanish recipes include:
<ul>
<li> Chorizo and Olive Empanadas</li>
<li> Spicy Shrimp Omelet</li>
<li> Cheese Marinated in Tarragon and Garlic</li>
<li> Lamb Brochettes with Rosemary</li>
<li> Mussels Steamed in Spicy Tomato Sauce</li>
<li> Stuffed Lobster Tails</li>
</ul>

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Tribe and State in Iran and Afghanistan (RLE Iran D)

Frontier Nomads of Iran: A Political and Social History of the Shahsevan (Cambridge Middle East Studies, Series Number 7)

Frontier Nomads of Iran: A Political and Social History of the Shahsevan (Cambridge Middle East Studies, Series Number 7)

Technology, Tradition and Survival: Aspects of Material Culture in the Middle East and Central Asia (History and Society in the Islamic World)

Technology, Tradition and Survival: Aspects of Material Culture in the Middle East and Central Asia (History and Society in the Islamic World)

Afghan Village Voices: Stories from a Tribal Community

Afghan Village Voices: Stories from a Tribal Community

Tapas (Foods of the World)

Tapas (Tuttle Mini Cookbook)

Tapas (Tuttle Mini Cookbook)