Iran in World History
Published on 17. December 2015
Book
Hardback
176 pages
978-0-19-933550-3 (ISBN)
Description
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.
Reviews / Votes
it is particularly well written and will be a quick, enjoyable read for those interested in learning about Iranian history and culture ... Essential. * CHOICE * 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 and impartiality. Among the advantages of the book I would mention the ample photographic materials and a brief chronology of the Iranian history. * Anton Evstratov, Iran and the Caucasus * Any reader looking for a concise, yet all-inclusive history of Iran, or the development and interactions of world civilizations in general would enjoy Foltz's new book. * The Middle East Journal *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
24 illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 161 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
420 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-933550-3 (9780199335503)
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Richard Foltz
Iran in World History
Book
12/2015
Oxford University Press Inc
€40.20
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Person
Professor of Religion; Director, Centre for Iranian Studies, Concordia University
Content
Editors' Preface ; Preface ; Chapter 1 A Convergence of Land and Language (3500-550 BCE) ; Chapter 2 Iran and the Greeks (550-247 BCE) ; Chapter 3 Parthians, Sasanians, and Sogdians (247 BCE-651 CE) ; Chapter 4 The Iranization of Islam (651-1027) ; Chapter 5 The Turks: Empire-Builders and Champions of Persian Culture (1027-1722) ; Chapter 6 Under Europe's Shadow (1722-1925) ; Chapter 7 Modernization and Dictatorship: The Pahlavi Years (1925-79) ; Chapter 8 The Islamic Republic of Iran (1979-present) ; Chronology ; Notes ; Further Reading ; Websites ; Acknowledgments ; Index