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Book SynopsisIran has gained attention mostly for negative reasons but there is much more to the story of this ancient land than can be gleaned from the news. This comprehensive history of Iran covers the history of the area from the foundation of the ancient Persian empire to Iranian state.
Trade Review"Katouzian is a convincing analyst of Iranian history."—Robert Carver,
The Tablet"Maybe the broadest and best overview available in English of a country which we need urgently to understand better. It should be required holiday readings in the Foreign Office, and maybe the White House too."—Stephen Howe, Independent (History Book of the Year selection)
"Iran’s has been a history full of glories, and they’re all here . . . in this distinguished study . . . [
Persians is] awe-inspiring in its scope and its scholarly reach."—
Scotsman"Homa Katouzian’s book [is] well on its way to becoming a standard text on this complex and culturally rich country."—Belinda Webb,
Tribune". . . a compelling and thought-provoking introduction to this history of the Persian people from Cyrus the Great to Ahmadinejad."—David Blow,
Journal of the Iran Society
