Homa Katouzian
The Persians: Ancient, Mediaeval and Modern Iran
- ISBN 13:
- 9780300169324
- author:
- Homa Katouzian
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Yale University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 448
- Dimensions:
- 23.1 x 15.5 x 3.8 cm
- Genre:
- History, Ancient History & Civilisation, , History, Middle Eastern history, Iran - Civilization, Iran - History, History: World, Political, History, Politics, HISTORY / Social History, History / Middle East / General, Middle East - General, Social Hi
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
The Persians: Ancient, Medieval and Modern Iran by Homa Katouzian is a comprehensive history of the region from ancient times to the present day. Written from an Iranian perspective, this authoritative work explores the cultural, literary, and social heritage of Iran alongside its political history.
Katouzian's thoughtful analysis reveals how the absolute power traditionally enjoyed by Persian rulers has contributed to an unstable society where fear and short-term thinking dominate. This magisterial history provides a valuable background to understanding Iran's role in contemporary global affairs.
With insights into the lives of great poets such as Rumi, Omar Khayyam, and Saadi, this book offers a nuanced understanding of Iranian society and its complex history.
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