How to Live and Reign

The book of the outstanding Arabist and Islamic scholar Alexander Ignatenko "How to Live and Reign" introduces the reader to the genre of medieval Eastern "instructions for rulers." These treatises often existed in a single copy, intended for one reader – the ruler of the country, and were stored in state treasuries, "alongside pearls and gold." They were a kind of secret instructions on how to win friends, conduct business, overcome enemies, achieve success, become happy, and live a meaningful life. Unlike contemporary books of this kind — they are refined by centuries of experience and have already led to the success of many generations. This is a worthy gift and a guidebook for any ambitious and goal-oriented person.