This paper investigates the political power dynamics and governance structures during the pivotal year of 1260 CE. Within this context, 1250 to 1799 CE presents a broader framework for analysis. Tapping into a diverse array of scholarly works, including books and academic journals, the paper seeks to elucidate the political transformations. These sources offer profound perspectives on the intricate historical occurrences of that era. From the Middle East to Central Asia and Galilee, the sources delve into the complex interplay of local conditions and political developments, revealing how regional variations affected larger patterns of transformation.

Working Annotated Bibliography with Preliminary Findings:

Goldstone, J. A. (2020). Revolution: Structure and Meaning in World History. University of Chicago Press.

This book offers a comprehensive exploration of revolutions throughout world history. While it covers a broad timeframe, it provides valuable insights into the structural aspects and meanings of revolutions, which can be applied to studying political changes in 1260 CE.

This source will serve as a theoretical framework to understand the concept of revolutions and their relevance to the political developments of 1260 CE.

Silver, M. M. (2021). The History of Galilee, 47 BCE to 1260 CE: From Josephus and Jesus to the Crusades. Rowman & Littlefield.

With a focus on Galilee, this book offers a historical narrative spanning from 47 BCE to 1260 CE. Investigating the politics of Galilee during this timeframe reveals crucial information about regional administration organization and development.

This resource will deepen our comprehension of political authority in a particular region during the year 1260 AD.

Chen, F., Yuan, Y., Trouet, V., Büntgen, U., Esper, J., Chen, F., … & Zhang, H. (2022). Ecological and societal effects of Central Asian streamflow variation over the past eight centuries. npj Climate and Atmospheric Science, 5(1), 27.

This scientific article analyzes the ecological and societal impacts of streamflow variation in Central Asia over the past eight centuries. As environmental factors often influence political dynamics, this research can provide valuable insights into the potential connections between climate and governance during 1260 CE.

This source will be used to explore the potential role of environmental factors in shaping political power and governance structures in Central Asia during the specified period.

Gamble, R., Powers, J., & Hackett, P. (2022). Central Tibetan famines 1280–1400: when premodern climate change and bad governance starved Tibet. Bulletin of the School of Oriental and African Studies, 85(2), 215-233.

The article explores the famine periods in Central Tibet from 1280 to 1400. Through examining the nexus of climate shifts and regulatory frameworks, the study yields illuminating findings regarding environmental influences on political resilience.

Grynaviski, E., & Steinsson, S. (2023). Wisdom Is Welcome Wherever It Comes From War, Diffusion, and State Formation in Scandinavia. International Organization, 77(2), 294-323.

This academic article examines the processes of state formation in Scandinavia, exploring the role of wars and knowledge diffusion. Investigating the development of regional governance systems provides understanding of how political strength was formed throughout a specific timeframe.

Through this source, insights into Scandinavian state formation and power structures around 1260 CE will be gained.

References

Goldstone, J. A. (2020). Revolution: Structure and Meaning in World History. Said Amir Arjomand, Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 2019. Pp. 400. $55.00 cloth. ISBN: 9780226026848. 
International Journal of Middle East Studies, 
52(2), 371-372.

Silver, M. M. (2021). 
The History of Galilee, 47 BCE to 1260 CE: From Josephus and Jesus to the Crusades. Rowman & Littlefield.

Chen, F., Yuan, Y., Trouet, V., Büntgen, U., Esper, J., Chen, F., … & Zhang, H. (2022). Ecological and societal effects of Central Asian streamflow variation over the past eight centuries. 
npj Climate and Atmospheric Science, 
5(1), 27.

Gamble, R., Powers, J., & Hackett, P. (2022). Central Tibetan famines 1280–1400: when premodern climate change and bad governance starved Tibet. 
Bulletin of the School of Oriental and African Studies, 
85(2), 215-233.

Grynaviski, E., & Steinsson, S. (2023). Wisdom Is Welcome Wherever It Comes From: War, Diffusion, and State Formation in Scandinavia. 
International Organization, 
77(2), 294-323.