Life of an Enslaved African in the Ottoman Empire and Iran : The Autobiography of Mahboob Qirvanian
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Format
Paperback / Softback
ISBN-10
1487561334
ISBN-13
9781487561338
Publisher
University of Toronto Press
Imprint
University of Toronto Press
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
May 16th, 2025
Print length
210 Pages
Weight
320 grams
Dimensions
22.80 x 15.10 x 1.50 cms
Product Classification:
Middle EastAutobiography: historical, political & militaryMemoirsAutobiography: historical, political and militaryMemoirsMiddle Eastern history20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000Social & cultural historySlavery & abolition of slaveryEthnic studies / EthnicityEthnic studiesHistoryMiddle Eastern historySocial and cultural historySlavery, enslaved persons and abolition of slavery
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This book provides a translation of a compelling autobiography that chronicles the life of Mahboob Qirvanian, from childhood and enslavement in North Africa and the Ottoman Empire to his eventual liberation in Iran.
The Life of an Enslaved African in the Ottoman Empire and Iran is a poignant and compelling account of one man’s journey through struggle, resilience, and unimaginable suffering. In the early twentieth century, Mahboob Qirvanian recorded his personal experiences of forced migration and enslavement as he navigated his path from captivity in Africa to full citizenship and a reconstructed identity in Iran. Written in Persian and Arabic, this remarkable autobiography serves as a powerful testament to Mahboob’s endurance, suffering, and ultimate transformation.
Through insightful analysis, Behnaz A. Mirzai places Mahboob’s narrative – the only known account by a former African slave in Iran – within the context of the political upheavals of the Constitutional Revolution in Iran and the Tanzimat reforms of the Ottoman Empire. This book not only sheds light on Mahboob’s personal story and the historical injustices of slavery but also engages with broader themes of displacement, identity, and social justice. In doing so, it invites readers to reflect on the enduring legacies of racial inequality and the ongoing struggles for freedom and dignity in the modern world.
Through insightful analysis, Behnaz A. Mirzai places Mahboob’s narrative – the only known account by a former African slave in Iran – within the context of the political upheavals of the Constitutional Revolution in Iran and the Tanzimat reforms of the Ottoman Empire. This book not only sheds light on Mahboob’s personal story and the historical injustices of slavery but also engages with broader themes of displacement, identity, and social justice. In doing so, it invites readers to reflect on the enduring legacies of racial inequality and the ongoing struggles for freedom and dignity in the modern world.
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