LUXURY AND VIOLENCE. DOMINATION AND CONTESTATION IN THE THOUGHT OF IBN KHALDUN

Rediscover the fascinating analysis of power and civilization in the work of Ibn Khaldun, a 14th-century historian whose thoughts surprise with their timeliness and insight. Hamit Bozarslan's book captures the depth and contemporary significance of his analysis.

• Relevance of Ibn Khaldun's analyses in the context of contemporary events.
• In-depth analysis of the cycles and contradictions of power.
• Three phases of domination: conquest, domestication, and tyranny leading to downfall.
• Inspiring thought that continues to surprise and provoke reflection.
• A work of equal stature to Machiavelli's analyses.

Does the fall of the Ben Ali regime in Tunisia and Mubarak in Egypt not find reflection in Ibn Khaldun's concept of the 'routinization' of power? As a theorist of civilization, Ibn Khaldun analyzed power based on the cycles and internal contradictions that shape it. According to him, no state community can arise without the use of violence, yet it cannot survive in a constant conflict between pacification and brutalization. It is these tensions that drive history and social development.

This book presents three key phases of domination: conquest, domestication, and the rule of tyranny. Each of these phases inevitably leads to the fall of power, creating space for new ambitions and lust for power. Hamit Bozarslan, rereading Ibn Khaldun's work, reveals his insight and ability to analyze social processes in a way that remains relevant even today. It is a fascinating read for anyone interested in history, political science, and philosophy.

"Luxury and Violence" is a work that provokes thought and analysis of the mechanisms of power in the context of contemporary challenges. The author, Hamit Bozarslan, presents Ibn Khaldun's thought with extraordinary precision and erudition, showing its universality and ability to inspire contemporary debates on politics, society, and civilization. This book is not only a historical analysis but above all a tool for understanding the modern world.

The book has 210 pages and a format of 145x206 mm. It was published in 2016 in paperback by Dialog Wydawnictwo Akademickie. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to explore the secrets of power and understand the mechanisms governing societies throughout the ages.