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This well-written book serves as an excellent introduction to the places, people and cultures of Iran. Here is a chance to look beyond the stereotypes and learn about this ancient land. The text is in both Persian and English. ... Read more

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Describes the geography, plants and animals, history, economy, language, religions, culture, sports and arts, and people of Iran. ... Read more

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This work is intended for children aged 9-14 years. Iran has been home to a diverse mix of conquering peoples over thousands of years. This colourful book shows how the people of Iran have retained their traditions since the Cultural Revolution of 1979, despite pressures of modernisation from the rest of the world. Full-colour images and fascinating information help depict the vibrant people who live in this ancient land. Other topics include: early settlement by Aryan invaders; rule by Alexander the Great of Greece; the rise of Twelver Shi'i Islam; Perisans, Azerbaijanis, and Kurds; family and the changing roles of women; education, pastimes, and celebrations; and Iranian foods. ... Read more

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Discusses the geography, history, economy, government, religion, people, foreign relations, and major cities of Iran. ... Read more

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This work is intended for children aged 9-14 years. Faith and tradition are at the centre of life in the Islamic Republic of Iran. "Iran The Culture" describes how daily prayer, religious holidays, and annual pilgrimages to holy sites keep Islam alive in the hearts of Iranians. The country's ancient arts are also celebrated including carpet making, calligraphy, and tilework. Other topics include: the creation of a Muslim state; Shi'i, Sunni and Sufi religions; holidays such as Ramadan, Ashura, Nawruz, and Islamic Republic Day; the rebirth of dance and music; pottery, painting, and carpet weaving; and impressive public squares, palaces, and mosques. ... Read more

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Describes the history, geography, government, society, economy, culture, and religion of Iran. ... Read more

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Good value, accessible, authoritative!
This book is a translation of a work by the late German professor Bertold Spuler, a leading scholar in Central Asian, Iranian, and Islamic studies. It deals comprehensively with the major genres and works written in the fields of geography and historiography by Muslims who wrote in Persian (farsi) in Central Asia, Persia, Turkey (before and during the Ottoman period), the Caucasus, and Muslim India.

The book contains also an interesting introduction by the translator, an established and award-winning German scholar who has lived several years in the Middle East and who had been until recently with the Center for Iranian Studies of Columbia University, New York City. The foreword was written by Professor Clifford Edmund Bosworth, a Fellow of the British Academy, who is one of the leading comtemporary scholars od mediaeval Islam and Persia. "Persian Historiograpy and Geography" is concise and accessible and should also be of value to the general reader interested in the splendors of Persian civilization.

Another recommendable work authored by Dr. Marcinkowski is "Religion and Politics in Iraq" which has been published by the same publisher and which is also available via amazon.com. ... Read more

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This compact but informative atlas contains full-color maps of all the regions of Iran, complete with color photographs and descriptions of prominent tourist attractions and a helpful accommodation guide. Text entirely in Persian. ... Read more

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This title in the Discover Countries series looks at Iran. It explores the country through a variety of themes such as location, landscape and climate, population and health, settlements, family life, religion and beliefs, education and learning, employment and economy, industry and trade, farming and food, transport and communications, leisure and tourism and environment and wildlife. The book includes maps, statistics panels and simple graphs and charts as well as a topic web showing links to other subject areas. ... Read more