Author: Marvin Lee EntnerPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Iran
Languages : en
Pages : 1124
Book Description
Russia and Persia, 1890-1912
Author: Marvin Lee EntnerPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Iran
Languages : en
Pages : 1124
Book Description
Memories of a Bygone Age
Author: Prince ArfaPublisher: Gingko Library
ISBN: 1909942871
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 432
Book Description
Set against the backdrop of Iran’s struggle against the rising powers of Russia and Britain, the memoirs of Mirza Riza Khan Arfa’-ed-Dowleh—otherwise known as Prince Arfa (1853–1902)—are packed with picaresque adventures as the prince tells the story of his rise from humble provincial beginnings to the heights of the Iranian state. With this translation, his incredible story is brought to life for the first time in English. Prince Arfa writes with arresting wit about the deadly intrigues of the Qajar court. Lamentingly, but resolutely, he chronicles the decline of Iran from a once great empire to an almost bankrupt, lawless state, in which social unrest is channelled and exploited by the clergy. He describes the complex interactions between Iran and Europe, including an account of Naser-od-Din Shah’s profligate visits to Britain and France; the splendor and eccentricities of the doomed Tsar Nicholas II’s court; the Tsar’s omen-laden coronation; and his own favor with the Tsarina, who would grant him concessions on matters of vital importance to his country. The result is a memoir of extraordinary political intrigue.
Britain and Russia in Persia (1890-1930).
Author: C. Paul BradleyRussia and Britain in Persia, 1864-1914
Author: Firuz KazemzadehPublisher: New Haven : Yale University Press
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 736
Book Description
Russia and Persia, 1890-1912
Author: Marvin Lee EntnerPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Iran
Languages : en
Pages : 1150
Book Description
Russia and Britain in Persia
Author: Firuz KazemzadehPublisher:
ISBN: 9780755607921
Category : Great Britain
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"At the height of her imperial power Britain clashed with Russia at many points from Turkey to China. But it was only in Persia and Central Asia that these two expansionist empires met face to face. The fear of a Russian drive against India had initially impelled the British to oppose the extension of Russian influence. Russia's subsequent advance into Central Asia and her spectacular conquests in the second half of the nineteenth century both startled Europe and narrowed the gap separating the Russians and the British. This classic work by distinguished historian Firuz Kazemzadeh provides an outstanding history of Anglo-Russian relations in Persia in the half century preceding the First World War. It affords both a comprehensive overview of British and Russian policy in Iran and detailed coverage of the most important events. The new introduction includes reflections upon of events after the First World War. Long unavailable this new edition will be welcomed by scholars and students alike and provides a fascinating backdrop to the motivations behind Iran's diplomatic posture today."--Bloomsbury publishing.
Persia No 1 (1912)
Author: Persia. 1912, No. 2
Author: Great Britain. Foreign OfficePublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 4
Book Description
Persia. 1912, No. 1
Author: Great Britain. Foreign OfficePublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 4
Book Description
Author: Carl Heinz Lettau