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Original bdg. HC. Large 8vo.(24 17 cm). 2 volumes set: ([xxii], 270 p. text in Arabic; [xxii], 288 p., text in English). Kitâb âdâb al-mulûk al-Khwârazm-Shâhî. 2 volumes set. Vol. 1: [Arabic text]. Vol. 2: [English text]. Contents: Acknowlodgements.; Abbreviations employed., System of Transliteration.; Ebu Mansur Se'alibi (961-1038), Ilhan Erdem. INTRODUCTION: a)Tha'alahi and the Composition of the Adiih al-Mulük al-Khwarazm-Shahi. 1. His Life. 2.His works. 3.The Adab al-Mulak al-Khwarazm-Shahi. .the mirrors far princes Genre. 4.The composition of the Adab al-Mulak al-Khwörazm-Shahih) The Manuscript the Edited Text, the Translation and the hiographical index. KITAB ADAB al-MULÜK al-KHWARAZM-SHAHI THE TRANSLATION OF THE EDITED TEXT: Preface. CHAPTER ONE: Concerning clear evidences about the high position of kings and people's extreme need fart hem and the necessity thet people sliould obey them, exalt and honour them. CHAPTER TWO: Spone outstanding examples of the proverbs and comparisons connected with kings and sultans. CHAPTER THREE: Concerning witticisms found in kings' words, their dying injunctions and their rescripts. Also the subtle remarks of learned men in their speeches. CHAPTER FOUR: On Statecraft in general and the d octrines of kings and wise men in regard to fulfilling the Conditions of these policies and doctrines. CHAPTER FIVE: Concerning the morals of kings and their blameworthy and praiseworthy habits and customs. CHAPTER SIX: On Choosing Viziers, tax collectors and servants. CHAPTER SEVEN: Concerning calamities that befall kings. CHAPTER EIGHT. CHAPTER NINE: Concerning the summaiy of the things that kings should undertake in relation to governing and in some other matters. CHAPTER TEN: Concerning the service of kings and rules of service that their companions should observe. BIBLIOGRAPHY. INDEX: Index to the subjects. Verses of Qur'an. Places. Biographical index.