The Persians
The Persians by Gene R. Garthwaite, published by Wiley in October 2006, offers a succinct narrative of Iranian history spanning from the era of Cyrus the Great in 560 BC to contemporary times. This 336-page edition presents a detailed account of significant events, including the rise of the Persian Empire, its competition with Rome, the Arab conquest, and the re-establishment of a Persian state in the sixteenth century, culminating in the Islamic Revolution of 1979 and the formation of the current Islamic Republic.
Readers will find an exploration of Iran’s political, social, and cultural history, with a particular focus on rulership as a central theme in Iranian identity. The book also examines the connections between land, language, and literature, providing insights into how these elements shape the Iranian experience. Utilizing the most recent scholarship, this work serves as a comprehensive overview for those interested in understanding the complexities of Iranian history.
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The Persians is a succinct narrative of Iranian history from the time of Cyrus the Great in 560BC to the present day.
- A succinct narrative of Iranian history from the time of Cyrus the Great in 560BC to the present day.
- Traces events from the rise of the Persian empire, through competition with Rome and conquest by the Arabs, through to the re-establishment of a Persian state in the sixteenth century, and finally the Islamic Revoltuion on 1979 and the establishment of the current Islamic Republic.
- Uses the most recent scholarship to examine Iran’s political, social and cultural history.
- Focuses on rulership as a central theme in Iranian identity.
- Also shows how land, language and literature relate to Iranian identity.
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