Description: For sale is a first edition of the book, "The Splendor of Persia," by Robert Payne, dated 1957. The author of the book spent time in Persia, now present-day Iran, and became familiar with the history and culture of ancient Persia. The book covers the many invasions and various emperors, including Darius and the invasion by the Romans, up through the founding of Shi'ism with the death of Hussein, ending with the new Shah, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi who took over after deposing his father. The book has numerous photographs and consists of 232 pages. This book gives a good overview of the rich history of Iran, the birth of Shi'ism and its importance in understanding the country and her people. This will be shipped via USPS Media Mail.
Price: 16.99 USD
Location: Reston, Virginia
End Time: 2024-08-20T05:51:23.000Z
Shipping Cost: 6.13 USD
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Special Attributes: 1st Edition