Document Type : Research

Authors

• behzad asghari ¹
• Nayereh Dalir ²

¹ PhD in Iran History, Researcher of the Institute for Humanities and Cultural Studies, Tehran, Iran

² Associate Professor in Iran History, Department of Historical Sciences, Researcher of the Institute for Humanities and Cultural Studies, Tehran, Iran

Abstract

In the fifth century AH, the Seljuk dynasty extended beyond the borders of the present-day Iran, and they linked the history of Iran with neighboring territories. Therefore, the study of the history of this dynasty is very pivotal. In this regard, the work of "Seljuks from the Beginning to the End" by Abolghasem Forouzani in seventeen chapters is an attempt to examine all aspects of the Seljuk government. The question that arises is to what extent the author has been able to analyze and explain the various aspects of the Seljuk government based on the publication objectivesof this textbook. Therefore, in this article, the critical and analytical approaches and the book validity are investigated. According to the conducted research, various relevant findings can be pointed out. Despite the variety of topics covered by this work on the Seljuk dynasty, it is a highly valid resource, especially in regard to the civilization and cultural aspect, which are considered among its most significant advantages. However, the application of the narration method in this work is majorly prevalent. Being used as an academic textbook, it will therefore be difficult to make an analytical understanding of the Seljuk era.

Keywords

• Seljuks
• Narrative History
• Political Developments
• Textbook

Main Subjects

• History