Synopses & Reviews
The definitive history of the birth and development of the great age of Iranian civilization by the world authority on ancient Persian culture. "This book is excellently written and well-organized to present a sound but reflectively new study of Islam's penetration...into Iran."--
Peter Avery, The Middle East Journal.
Synopsis
A definitive history of the birth and development of the great age of Iranian civilization. This culture, resulting from the fusion of Iranand#8217;s embrace of Islam, was influential in the birth of splendid art, architecture, and poetry. Advances in medicine and science also flourished. and#8220;Excellently written and well-organized...a sound but reflectively new study of Islamand#8217;s penetration...intro Iran.and#8221;and#8212;Peter Avery,
The Middle East Journal.Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. 268-269) and index.