Iran in World History

NOTE EDITORE

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 higher learning, this book provides a holistic history of this important culture.

AUTORE

Professor of Religion; Director, Centre for Iranian Studies, Concordia University

ALTRE INFORMAZIONI

• Condizione: Nuovo
• ISBN: 9780199335497
• Collana: New Oxford World History
• Dimensioni: 236 x 10.7 x 158 mm Ø 320 gr
• Formato: Brossura
• Illustration Notes: 24 illustrations
• Pagine Arabe: 176