iran

Puts the battle of Marathon into a comprehensive historical context, explaining what brought the parties to war, the events leading to the battle, what factors made the battle important, and the effects it had on the larger war and later events.

Presents a concise geography of Iran and discusses the mountain and desert regions including the Zagros and Elburz Mountains, ancient and modern irrigation methods, the native Persians, Kurds, Arabs, and other people of the region, ancient sites, and cities of Iran.

Presents a concise study of the people of Iran and discusses ancient civilizations and rulers, the Muslim conquest, the end of the Qajar Dynasty, revolution and the creation of an Islamic republic, and more.

Presents a concise history of the culture of Iran and discusses the Persian empire and rise of Islam, the Shi'ite and Sunni faiths as well as Christianity, Judaism, and the Baha'i faith, religious holidays, traditional foods and music, and other staples of Iranian culture.

Briefly surveys the history, geography, plants and animals, people, and culture of this dry Middle Eastern country formerly called Persia.

Roxana Saberi chronicles her experiences as an Iranian-American journalist who was accused of espionage and imprisoned while she was working in Iran in 2009, and also discusses the political tensions within the Middle Eastern nation.

The author examines her life as an American-born Iranian and the frustration and confusion of trying to live in both worlds, and describes her decision to move to Tehran as a journalist and the cultural, political, and social upheaval she encountered.

Describes the life of the Persian emperor, from his usurpation of the throne to his successes as a political, social, and economic leader.

In Iran, a young girl with three suitors gets permission from her father and a holy man to weave into her wedding rug a riddle to be solved by her future husband, which will ensure that he has wit to match hers.

Text and illustrations present detailed information on the geography, history and government, economy, people, cultural life and society of traditional and modern Iran.