The Book of Government or Rules for Kings
Subtitle: The Siyar al Muluk or Siyasat-nama of Nizam al-Mulk
Edition: 1 edition
Publisher: RoutledgeCurzon
Published: December 21, 2001
Language: eng; per
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 288
ISBN-13: 9780700712281
Subjects: Asian / Middle Eastern history; Other prose: classical, early & medieval; Political science & theory; Royalty; Biography & Autobiography; Ethnic Issues; Biography/Autobiography; ASIA; Ethnic Studies - General; Social Science / Ethnic Studies; Sociology
First sentence: In every age and time God (be He exalted) chooses one member of the human race and, having endowed him with goodly and kingly virtues, entrusts him with the interests of the world and the well-being of His servants; He charges that person to close the doors of corruption, confusion and discord, and He imparts to him such dignity and majesty in the eyes and hearts of men, that under his just rule they may live their lives in constant security and ever wish for his reign to continue.