{"product_id":"the-history-of-persia-from-the-most-early-period-to-the-present-time-paperback-9781108028646","title":"The History of Persia; From the Most Early Period to the Present Time (Paperback \/ softback) 9781108028646","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe History of Persia\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eFrom the Most Early Period to the Present Time\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eInformed by a lifetime of foreign service, this 1815 work remains one of the most influential histories of Persia.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eJohn Malcolm (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781108028646, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 30 June 2011\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e744 pages, 10 b\/w illus.\u003cbr\u003e29.7 x 21 x 3.8 cm, 1.75 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThe product of a lifetime spent in India and the Middle East, for over a century this two-volume work by Sir John Malcolm (1769-1833), first published in 1815, remained the most trusted chronicle of Persia. Translated into French, German and Persian, the detailed and diverse contents earned its diplomat author an honorary Doctorate of Laws from the University of Oxford. Although learned, Malcolm's narrative is informed by personal experiences acquired while serving as an envoy and secretary to the governor general, a position which clearly shaped his views on the country's political character. Volume 2 begins with an account of the rulers of the early eighteenth century and goes on to provide a detailed history of modern Persia, incorporating descriptions of its religions, government, climate and social conventions. Malcolm's concluding remarks are both critical and portentous as he observes the needs for a 'complete alteration' in the political condition of Persia.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e16. An account of the Affghan rulers in Persia\u003cbr\u003e 17. Life and reign of Nâdir Shah\u003cbr\u003e 18. Life of Kurreem Khan Zund\u003cbr\u003e 19. Successors of Kurreem Khan\u003cbr\u003e 20. View of Persia, and adjoining countries, before the elevation of the reigning family to the throne\u003cbr\u003e 21. Life of Aga Mahomed Khan\u003cbr\u003e 22. Religion of the inhabitants of Persia\u003cbr\u003e 23. Government of Persia\u003cbr\u003e 24. Climate of Persia\u003cbr\u003e 25. An account of the manners and usages of the inhabitants of Persia\u003cbr\u003e 26. Observations on the condition and character of the sovereigns of Persia\u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Middle Eastern history [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Middle Eastern history\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Middle%20Eastern%20history%20%5BHBJF1%5D%22\"\u003eHBJF1\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45913098256664,"sku":"9781108028646","price":58.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9781108028646i_c03163c5-9842-44dc-8a75-b0f414fdb149.jpg?v=1694873521","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-history-of-persia-from-the-most-early-period-to-the-present-time-paperback-9781108028646","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}