Synopses & Reviews
The Shahnama, written in the tenth century by Firdawsi, is the national epic poem of Persia. It chronicles at great length (nine volumes in the full English translation, currently out of print) the reigns and deeds of the earliest Persian kings, over fifty of them, in four dynasties - the Pishdadians, Kayanians, Ashkanians, and Sasanians. This book, illustrated with early Persian paintings which depict the deeds described, presents in easily accessible language a summary and re-telling of the Shahnama. It covers the entire epic in one volume, includes an introduction, together with lists of kings and dynasties, and thereby provides a concise overview of, and introduction to, this key work.
Synopsis
Written in the 10th century by Firdawsi, the Shahnama is the national epic poem of Persia, which chronicles the reigns and feats of the earliest Persian kings of four dynasties-the Pishdadians, Kayanians, Ashkanians, and Sasanians. Illustrated with early Persian paintings depicting the events as they unfold, this edition presents in easily accessible language a summary and retelling of the Shahnama. It covers the entire epic in a single volume, providing a concise overview of and introduction to early Persian sovereignty.