This text explores the consequences of the meeting in medieval Iran of two important religious communities - Zoroastrians and Muslims. It examines patterns of communal behaviour during the seventh to thirteenth centuries AD and suggest how both groups were radically transformed; ultimately reshaping the culture and society of the Middle East and central Asia. The spread of Islam; and the success of Muslim institutions; and the gradual decline of Zoroastrianism are viewed in the light of politics; religion and economics.
#710249 in Books Solomon Stephen 2016-04-26 2016-04-26Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 .38 x .5 x 6.35l; .0 #File Name: 023034206X368 pagesRevolutionary Dissent How the Founding Generation Created the Freedom of Speech
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. And now you know the rest of the storyBy Shrink WashingtonEven before the ready availability of the printed word; colonists were subject to arrest and prosecution for libeling the governent. Most astounding is the fact that if the accusation were in fact true; the crime was more severe and the punishnent more harsh. The crown made one big mistake in passing the stamp act. Rebels attacked those men paid by the crown to sell stamped paper. They were burned in effigy; their homes destroyed and the crown had no one to administer their stamp act even before the law took effect.The freedom of speech took hold in the colonies largely through jury nullification. People put on trial for libel admitted breaking the laws but juries found them not guilty. The crown was at a loss. Of course three hundred years later; England and even Canada still don't have free speech. Individuals can be arrested and confined simply for stating the truth about governent indiscretions. Until recent times; we benefited from a first amendment that was unassailable. Even leftists demanded the freedom of speech. All that has changed in recent times as the left is demanding that any speech considered hurtful or offensive must be criminal. We have gone full circle in just 250 years.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. A close and detailed examination of both familiar and obscure sources of American press and speech rights.By J. CadwalladerProf. Solomon covers three and a half centuries of American political persecution - from early seventeenth century religious-based cases; to a brief summary of Sullivan vs. NYT in the civil rights struggle of the 1960s. He primarily focuses on criminal actions involving freedom of the press in the immediate pre- and post- revolutionary era; the development of the 1st Amendment; and the Alien and Sedition Acts of the Adams administration. There are more cursory discussions involving attendant rights of speech; religion; and mere thought and conscience. It is an excellent background and preparation to consider modern instances of the same issues; such as the Citizens United case; the controversy and advantages of tax-exempt status of certain advocacy groups; and the more general speech and content regulations embedded in state and federal election laws.4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. History brought to lifeBy CustomerThe writing of history can be dry and removed. This book brings together both the forces of historical change and the thoughts and feelings of those involved. The wide scope of original materials evidently involved tremendous research with further patience sorting through it all to bring out a focused picture of this battle of ideas. Now we know the true value of our first amendment.
