Jāmi‘ah-i rūstāyī-i Īrān dar dawrah-i Qājār

This scholarly work by Muḥammad Bakhtiyārī offers a comprehensive analysis of rural society in Īrān during the Qājār era. Challenging traditional Marxist frameworks like feudalism or the Asiatic mode of production, the author explores the unique historical characteristics of Iranian villages. The text details village architecture, family structures, social hierarchy involving landlords and village heads (Kadkhudā), and agricultural practices. It further investigates the complex interactions between villagers, urban dwellers, and nomadic tribes, providing insight into the daily lives, ethics, and customs of the rural population during a pivotal period in the history of Tihrān and the provinces.