The History of Persia 2 Volume Set
The History of Persia 2 Volume Set
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GBPThe product of a lifetime spent in India and the Middle East, for over a century this two-volume work by Sir John Malcolm (1769–1833), first published in 1815, remained the most trusted chronicle of Persia. Translated into French, German and Persian, the detailed and diverse contents earned its diplomat author an honorary Doctorate of Laws from the University of Oxford. Although learned, Malcolm's narrative is informed by personal experiences acquired while serving as an envoy and secretary to the governor general, a position which clearly shaped his views on the country's political character. Volume 1 covers from the ancient dynasties of Paishdadian and Kaianian, through the Roman period, until 1722 with the reign of Mahmood. Volume 2 goes on to provide a detailed history of modern Persia, incorporating descriptions of its religions, government, climate and social conventions, and sees a need for major reforms.
Product details
September 2011Multiple copy pack
9781108028653
1435 pages
297 × 208 × 72 mm
3.4kg
20 b/w illus.
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Table of Contents
- Volume 1: Preface
- 1. Ancient boundaries
- 2. Mahabad, the first king
- 3. The Paishdadian dynasty
- 4. The Kaianian dynasty
- 5. Murder of Philip
- 6. The Sassanian dynasty
- 7. Remarks on the Dabistan
- 8. Character of eastern history
- 9. An account of the monarchs of Ghizni
- 10. Observations on the Tartar tribes
- 11. Rule of the Atta-begs
- 12. Conquest of Persia by the Moghuls
- 13. Birth of Timour
- 14. An account of the ancestors of Shah Ismail
- 15. Sam Meerza succeeds Shah Abbas. Volume 2:
- 16. An account of the Affghan rulers in Persia
- 17. Life and reign of Nâdir Shah
- 18. Life of Kurreem Khan Zund
- 19. Successors of Kurreem Khan
- 20. View of Persia, and adjoining countries, before the elevation of the reigning family to the throne
- 21. Life of Aga Mahomed Khan
- 22. Religion of the inhabitants of Persia
- 23. Government of Persia
- 24. Climate of Persia
- 25. An account of the manners and usages of the inhabitants of Persia
- 26. Observations on the condition and character of the sovereigns of Persia
- Index.
