At the Forefront of Research
The Cambridge History of the Mongol Empire / Michal Biran & Hodong Kim
Written by an international team of more than forty leading scholars, this two-volume set provides an authoritative and multifaceted history of 'the Mongol Moment' (1206–1368) in world history and includes an unprecedented survey of the various sources for its study, textual (written in sisteen languages), archaeological, and visual. This groundbreaking Cambridge History sets a new standard for future study of the Empire. It will serve as the fundamental reference work for those interested in Mongol, Eurasian, and world history.
Utopianism in the Middle East and North Africa / Simon W. Fuchs & Thomas Pierret
This is the first systematic exploration of the diversity of utopian thought and practice in the modern Middle East and North Africa. Beyond intellectual debates, utopianism has infused the many ideologies that have shaped contentious politics and governance in the region, from state formation to revolutionary transformations, conflicts, and the recent authoritarian resurgence. Moreover, authors consider both imaginaries promoted by challengers to the incumbents, and visions that serve the consolidation of authoritarianism.
"On the Silk Roads"
A traveling course in Uzbekistan and Tajikistan
An M.A. course, also open to outstanding B.A. students (third year only).
This is a unique summer course that includes three study days during the second semester, as well as a 16-day educational tour in Central Asia.
* Participation in the course is subject to the instructors’ approval.
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Department Secretary
Ms. Gal Mizrahi & Ms. Shiran Levi
Humanities Building, Room 44406
islam-mideast@savion.huji.ac.il