Provides information about ancient Persian warfare, the weapons and methods they used, their leaders, and their armor. Depicts the most important battles on land and sea, and discusses the Persian invention of the scythed war chariot that changed how land battles were fought. Includes maps, illustrations, photographs, a glossary, and sources of additional information.
Surveys the history of Iran from ancient times through the end of the twentieth century, focusing on political events with a concentration on the modern period; and includes a time line, and a list of notable people.
A basic overview of the history, natural environment, geography, culture, government, and economy of Iran. Includes photographs, maps, a glossary, a bibliography, a list of resources, an index, and a time line.
Presents an introduction to the food of Iran, in simple text with illustrations, describing its cooking traditions, eating habits, food sources, and customs.
As a twenty-year-old, Iranian student Zarah Ghahramani, was taken off a Tehran street and put in Evin prison for an infraction. The experience transforms her from a naive Persian girl into a courageous and determined woman.
Examines the life and leadership skills of Ayatollah Khomeini, who established the "ideal Islamic state" in Iran and encouraged Muslims worldwide to demonstrate against non-Islamic nations.
Chronicles the downfall of the former Shah of Iran and the 1979 Iranian Revolution that culminated in a new government based on the Islamic religion and led by the Ayatollah Khomeini.
