Shah Abbas: The Remaking of Iran

by Sheila R. Canby

Book Overview

Shah 'Abbas I was one of Iran's most influential leaders. Combining his ruthless ambition with a desire for stability, he left a far-reaching mark on the society and artistic heritage of Iran, renovating the country's spectacular shrines and transforming its trading relations with the rest of the world. This richly illustrated book brings together an amazing array of treasures that were given to Iran's shrines during Shah 'Abbas's reign. It traces...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0714124567
• ISBN13: 9780714124568
• Release Date: December 2009
• Publisher: British Museum Press
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 3.85 lbs.