History of Persia - From the Most Early Period to the Present Time

Klappentext Informed by a lifetime of foreign service, this 1815 work remains one of the most influential histories of Persia. Zusammenfassung The second volume of this history begins with an account of the rulers of the early eighteenth century and goes on to provide a detailed history of modern Persia! incorporating descriptions of its religions! government! climate! amusements and social conventions. Inhaltsverzeichnis 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.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: John Malcolm, Malcolm John
• Editore: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 30.06.2011
• EAN: 9781108028646
• ISBN: 978-1-108-02864-6
• Pagine: 744
• Serie: Cambridge Library Collection -; Cambridge Library Collection - Travel, Middle East and Asia Minor; The History of Persia 2 Volume Set
• Categorie: Saggistica > Storia > Altro; Scienze umane, arte, musica > Storia > Storia dei paesi e delle regioni; Iran, Naher und Mittlerer Osten, HISTORY / Middle East / General, HISTORY / Middle East / Iran, Middle Eastern history