The political language of Islam - Lewis, Bernard 1916- (Chicago London University of Chicago Press, 1988)
Machine derived contents note: PrefaceNote on Transcription1. Metaphor and Allusion2. The Body Politic3. The Rulers and the Ruled4. War and Peace5. The Limits of ObedienceNotesIndex
"Based on the Exxon Foundation lectures, delivered ... in the University of Chicago, 29 October-4 November 1986"--Pref
Includes index
Bibliography: p. 117-158
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Keywords: Islam and state; Political science -- Terminology; Political science -- Islamic Empire -- History; Symbolism in politics -- Islamic countries