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Iran in World History
Richard Foltz
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Description for Iran in World History
Paperback. One of the world's most ancient and enduring civilizations, Iran has long played a central role in human events and continues to do so today. This book traces Iran's long history, as well as its influence on peoples from the Mediterranean to the Indian Ocean, and along the Silk Roads as far as China, from prehistoric times up to the present day. Series: New Oxford World History. Num Pages: 176 pages, 24 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FBN; HBJF1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 156 x 13. .
One of the world's most ancient and enduring civilizations, Iran has long played a central role in human events and continues to do so today. This book traces the spread of Iranian culture among diverse populations ranging from the Mediterranean to the Indian Ocean, and along the Silk Roads as far as China, from prehistoric times up to the present day. From paradise gardens and Persian carpets to the mystical poetry of Rumi and Hafez, Iran's contributions have earned it a place among history's greatest and most influential civilizations. Encompassing the fields of religion, literature and the arts, politics, and ... Read more
One of the world's most ancient and enduring civilizations, Iran has long played a central role in human events and continues to do so today. This book traces the spread of Iranian culture among diverse populations ranging from the Mediterranean to the Indian Ocean, and along the Silk Roads as far as China, from prehistoric times up to the present day. From paradise gardens and Persian carpets to the mystical poetry of Rumi and Hafez, Iran's contributions have earned it a place among history's greatest and most influential civilizations. Encompassing the fields of religion, literature and the arts, politics, and ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Oxford University Press Inc United Kingdom
Number of pages
176
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Series
New Oxford World History
Condition
New
Number of Pages
176
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780199335497
SKU
V9780199335497
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About Richard Foltz
Professor of Religion; Director, Centre for Iranian Studies, Concordia University
Reviews for Iran in World History
it is particularly well written and will be a quick, enjoyable read for those interested in learning about Iranian history and culture ... Essential.
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Richard Foltz analyses the socio-political reasons that led to the Islamic Revolution of 1979 in Iran; he discusses also the history of the country in the aftermath, with a fair amount of objectivity ... Read more
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Richard Foltz analyses the socio-political reasons that led to the Islamic Revolution of 1979 in Iran; he discusses also the history of the country in the aftermath, with a fair amount of objectivity ... Read more