Frontier Nomads of Iran

Drawing on thirty years of ethnographic fieldwork, this book explores the rich political and social history of the Shahsevan, a significant nomadic group in Iran. It narrates their mythical origins, the unification of their tribes into a confederacy, and their subsequent decline. By integrating anthropology with historical analysis, the work offers valuable insights into the Middle East and Central Asia, while also engaging with contemporary discussions on tribe-state dynamics and the interplay between identity and history.