The Growth Of The Medieval City

B.M. Kienzle, J. Hamesse, A. Thayer, D.L. Stoudt (eds.): Textes et Etudes du Moyen Age TEMA 9 Medieval Sermons and Society: Cloister, City, University, Brepols Verlag ; weicher Einband / soft cover
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SOFORT LIEFERBAR - IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE !!! Textes et Etudes du Moyen Age TEMA 9 Medieval Sermons and Society: Cloister, City, University B.M. Kienzle, J. Hamesse, A. Thayer, D.L. Stoudt (eds.) 422 p., + 7 ill., 165 x 240 mm, 1998 Ref.: 02150090200 Languages: English, French Paperback The publication is available. Retail price: EUR 54,00 How to order? The twenty-one essays in this volume focus on medieval sermons and their relationship to the society they reflect and to the diverse audiences they address, broadly divided into three groups: cloister, city and university. The chronological range of the essays extends from the early to the late Middle Ages, touching on the major periods in the history of preaching: monastic texts for use within religious communities; the preaching of pilgrim-missionary monks; sermons from the twelfth-century world reflecting heightened Marian devotion and also viewing the urbanisation of society with alarm; the Fourth Lateran Council in 1215 with its influential legislation on preaching; the vast preaching activities of the mendicant orders, including sermons written for communities of religious women, a crucial part of the cura monialium; the growth of the cathedral schools and the mendicant studia into universities where preachers were educated and aids for preaching and sermon collections were generated in great quuantities; the production of vernacular materials for lay audiences; and the persuasive power of preaching in urban centres such as London, or Florence, where Italian humanism exerted an early influence on the rhetoric of sermons. In all these eras and venues, medieval preachers both reflected and shaped the society around them. The essays in this volume illustrate amply the wealth of material that sermons offer for the social, intellectual, religious and political history of the Middle Ages. The volume contains three sections: The Cloister, with an introduction by D.L. Stoudt and articles by Z. Izydorczyk, L. Martin, J. Blaettler, A. Thayer, R.D; Hale, D.L. Stoudt and A. Syring; The City, with an introduction by A. Thayer and articles by P.B. Roberts, B.M. Kienzle, C.A. Muessig, C. Ho, L. Carruthers, J. Dah,us, P. Horner and P. Howard; and The University, with an introduction by J. Hamesse and articles by P.B. Roberts, N. Spatz, D. Pryds, E.W "At a time when sermon studies has become a vast area of specialism, and has persuaded a number of other branches of medieval studies of the importance of the study of sermon literature, this collection makes a very useful contribution, both solid and diverse, to an ever-expanding field." (Lesley Smith, English Historical Review, vol.116, n°469, November 2001, p.1250) Softcover Buch

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Narayani Gupta (Author) & R.E. Frykenburg (Ed.) Illustrator: NA: The Delhi Omnibus, Oxford University Press 2004 ISBN: 9780195659832

New Hardcover 15 x 23 cm. This collection of four books captures the essence of Delhi, IndiaaEUR s capital and one of the worldaEUR s legendary cities. DelhiaEUR s importance lies not just in its past glory as the seat of empires and its magnificent monuments, but also in the rich and diverse cultures that have arisen here. Taken together, these four well-researched books provide different yet complementary viewpoints on the history, culture and architecture, and urbanization of Delhi over the centuries. Of the many visitors to India who have written on aspects of its history Percival Spear was an exceptional historian, explorer and teacher. Delhi: A Historical Sketch details the origins of the city while Twilight of the Mughuls traces the late medieval history of Delhi up to the end of the Mughal Empire. Delhi Between Two Empires explores the socio-political history of Delhi from 1803, when it was conquered by the British, to 1931, when New Delhi was formally inaugurated. In this well-researched study Narayani Gupta provides a lively portrait of the city during a crucial phase of its more recent history. Finally, Delhi Through the Ages, a collection of essays edited by R.E. Frykenberg, focuses on the strategic importance of Delhi, its architecture, the schools of philosophy that flourished here, the impact of modern religious movements on the city, as well as its urban growth. In an introduction written especially for this volume, Narayani Gupta pays tribute to Spear, reiterating, with a sense of nostalgia unique to the older residents of this bustling city, that "aEUR Dilli dur ast" will be even truer in the days to come than when Nizamuddin Auliya said it seven hundred years agoaEUR . Contents: Introduction/Narayani Gupta. I. Delhi: A Historical Sketch : 1. Introduction. 2. Hindu Delhi. 3. The Delhi Sultanate, 1191-1398. 4. The fifteenth century. 5. The Mogul Empire. 6. The eighteenth century. 7. The twilight of the Moguls. 8. The mutiny in Delhi. 9. Modern Delhi. II. Twilight of the Mughuls: Studies in Late Mughul Delhi: Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. The Kingdom of Delhi. 3. The Mughuls and the British. 4. The Mughul court and family. 5. The British administration. 6. The rural life of the Delhi territory. 7. The British in Delhi. 8. The Colebrooke case. 9. William FraseraEUR s murder. Appendices. 10. The mutiny in Delhi. 11. The aftermath. Glossary. Notes. Bibliography. Index. III. Delhi Between Two Empires 1803-1931: Society, Government and Urban Growth: Preface. 1. The British peace and the British terror (1803-58). 2. Portrait of the city (1858-1931). 3. Recovery and realignments (1858-76). 4. Public opinion: education and elections (1877-85). 5. Confrontations: citizens and government (1883-1908). 6. The strains of urban expansion (1892-1912). 7. City, province, and nation (1911-31). 8. Conclusion. Members of Delhi Municipality (1863-1931). Glossary. Bibliography. Index. IV. Delhi Through the Ages: Selected Essays in Urban History, Culture and Society: Preface. The study of Delhi: an historical introduction/R.E. Frykenberg. A. Pre-modern Delhi: 1. Capital of the Sultans: Delhi during the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries/M. Athar Ali. 2. The earliest Chishtiya and Shaikh Nizam ud-din Awliya (d. 1325)/Bruce B. Lawrence. 3. Shahjahanabad: the Mughal Delhi, 1638-1803: an introduction/Hamida Khatoon Naqvi. 4. Cityscape of an imperial capital: Shahjahanabad in 1739/Stephen P. Blake. 5. Cultural and political role of Delhi, 1675-1725/Satish Chandra. B. Delhi in aEUR twilightaEUR and transition: 1. Delhi and other cities of North India during the aEUR twilightaEUR /Christopher Bayly. 2. Delhi and its hinterland: the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries/Narayani Gupta. 3. Artists and patrons in aEUR residencyaEUR Delhi: 1803-1858/Mildred Archer. 4. A meditation on the life of Colonel James Skinner, Citizen of Delhi/Philip Mason. 5. Sayyid Ahmad Dehlavi an Printed Pages: 352. 2nd edition

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J. K. Sahu Illustrator: NA: Historical Geography of Orissa, Decent Books, New Delhi 1997 ISBN: 9788186921005

Fine Hardcover 15 x 23 cm. The region of Orissa, from the point of view of studies in historical geography, has always remained a challenging area, not least owing to its vast and complicated history, varied geography and intriguing sources. Though the historical geography of this region has been considered for analysis in the past, it has only been featured as a chapter or in a section as part of a larger whole. Thus, this work is perhaps the first attempt to present a comprehensive research study of the historical geography of Orissa. The author, guided by long research experience, culls material from all available sources -- literary, epigraphic, etc. -- to subject the theme to a systematic analysis that leaves not a facet of the subject unexplored. He describes and delves into the ancient, medieval and modern periods of historical growth to underline the historico-geographical significance of various kingdoms and places of importance that emerged, flourished and disintegrated at different times -- as Kalinga; South Koshala; Odri, Utkala or Toshala; Trikalinga; and the many Mandala states. He studies the physical features of the area, the mountain system of the Orissa state and its rivers, with a view to showing how they have shaped its history. The transport and communication routes in the region since ancient times are retraced to reveal the region's strong cultural and economic foundations among other things. This book, from first to last, unfolds a wealth of interesting and useful information. Complete with an exhaustive bibliography, index and maps of Orissa, the book can immensely aid further research works on the subject. Book Contents Preface Transliteration Table Abbreviations Maps 1. The Prologue Naming of Orissa -- A Historical Study The People Language Script (Lipi) 2. Kalinga Origin of the Kingdom of Kalinga -- Puranic Theory The Kalingas as a Tribe The Baudhayana Dharmasutra The Extent of Kalinga Kalinga under Nanda Rule Kalinga under the Mauryas The Atavika Country Kalinga under the Shungas and Kanvas The Mahameghavahanas The Satavahanas Kalinga on the Eve of Samudragupta's Invasion Invasion of Samudragupta Kalinga under the Matharas The Vasishthas The Eastern Gangas Administrative Divisions of Kalinga under the Gangas Metropolises of Kalinga Dantapura -- Paloura -- Pithunda -- Jaugada and Samapa -- Kalinganagara -- Simhapura -- Kalingapattana -- Vishakhapattana -- Chikhalipatna-Pura -- Jayantipura Important Villages 3. South Koshala The Parvatadvarakas The Arang Copperplate Charter The Sharabhapuriyas The Panduvamshis (cir ad 700 to 800) The Somavamshis The Telugu-chodas The Kalacuris 4. Utkala, Odra and Toshala Utkala Puranic Origin -- The Utkalas as a People -- The Meaning of Utkala -- Extent of Utkala Odra Puranic Origin -- The Odras as a People -- Geographical Location Toshala or Toshali 5. Trikalinga Trilinga and Tilinga in Early Literature Trikalinga in Epigraphs Views of Scholars Historical Analysis 6. Feudatory Mandala States Kongoda-Mandala Shvetaka-Mandala Administrative Divisions -- Capital City Khinjali-Mandala The Capital City -- Bhanjas of Vanjulvaka -- Vishayas and Villages -- Khinjali Under the Somavamshis -- Khinjali Mandala Under the Gangas Khijjinga-Mandala Kodalaka-Mandala Airavatta-Mandala Yamagartta-Mandala Banai Mandala Cakrakota-Mandala Khindarishringa-Mandala Amvavadi-Mandala 7. Mountains Kula-Parvata Mahendragiri -- The Vindhyas -- Malayagiri Mountains of Historical Importance The Asia Range -- Dhauligiri -- Udaya Printed Pages: 346. First edition

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Iqtidar Husain Siddiqui Illustrator: NA: Delhi Sultanate: Urbanization and Social Change, Viva Books Private Limited 2010 ISBN: 9788130910147

New Hardcover NA Description: Breaking the conventional belief that urbanization was shaped solely by economic factors, Delhi Sultanate seeks to highlight social and cultural processes that accompanied economic changes, thereby transforming little-known trading towns into full-fledged centres of learning and culture. I.H. Siddiqui draws on a rich corpus of Persian sources to establish links between economic change and changes in language, literature, teaching, book trade and even pyrotechnics. Delving into unconventional markers of change like food makes the work interesting and informative. The case study of the city of Kalpi is valuable, for it outlines the political, social and cultural ramifications brought by its transformation into an urban city. Modern scholars have studied the political history of the Delhi Sultanate in detail since the colonial period. However, its cultural splendour has not received adequate attention, although the standards set during the Delhi Sultanate period in arts, architecture, literature and its currency retained their appeal and provided a reference point to the Mughals. The author probes into the complex socio-cultural phenomena and uses his analysis to unravel less- known aspects of the Sultanate political economy, the process of urbanization, economy and trade and their impact on society. Besides new professions that flourished as well as scientific developments, teaching and literary traditions that led to social change and enhanced social mobility are discussed in detail. His exposition of the social and economic role of the bazaars and urban centres in general, and in the metropolis of Delhi in particular, is a valuable contribution to our understanding of the history and composite culture that developed during the Delhi Sultanate period. Contents: Introduction aEURc The Delhi Sultanate: Political Economy and Public Welfare aEURc The Process of Urbanization aEURc Economy and Trade aEURc Food and Its Socio-Cultural Significance aEURc Pyrotechnics and the Growth of Firearms aEURc Social Mobility and Emergence of New Social Groups aEURc Scientific developments in the Delhi Sultanate aEURc The Teaching Tradition aEURc The Literary Tradition aEURc Syncretic Tradition : Translation of Arabic and Sanskrit Classics into Persian aEURc The City of Kalpi About the Author: Iqtidar Husain Siddiqui retired as Professor of History, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh. Amongst his published works are: Some Aspects of Afghan Despotism in India, Sher Shah Sur and His Dynasty; Mughal Relations with the Indian Ruling Elile; Perso-Arabic Sources on the life and Conditions in the Sultanate of Delhi; English Translation of the WaqiaEUR at-i-Mushtaqi; Authority and Kingship under the Sultans of Delhi; and Medieval India; Essays in Intellectual Thought and Culture. Besides, he has contributed a large number of articles to international journals, Encyclopedia of Islam (New Edition, E.J. Brill, Leiden), Encyclopedia Iranica (USA), encyclopedia of Islam in Turkish language (Istanbul) and encyclopedia of Islamic civilization in Arabic (Jordan). Target audience: Historians scholars & researchers doing research in the history of Delhi and also general people curious to know the history of Delhi. Printed Pages: 252. First edition

[SW: Delhi Sultanate: Urbanization and Social ChangeIqtidar Husain Siddiqui9788130910147]

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