The Persians: Ancient, Mediaeval and Modern Iran

by Homayon Katouzian and Homa Katouzian

Book Overview

In recent years, Iran has gained attention mostly for negative reasons--its authoritarian religious government, disputed nuclear program, and controversial role in the Middle East--but there is much more to the story of this ancient land than can be gleaned from the news. This authoritative and comprehensive history of Iran, written by Homa Katouzian, an acclaimed expert, covers the entire history of the area from the ancient Persian Empire to today's...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0300169329
• ISBN13: 9780300169324
• Release Date: November 2010
• Publisher: Yale University Press
• Length: 448 Pages
• Weight: 1.69 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 6.1" x 9.1"