Nearly a hundred years since its publication, E. G. Browne's A Literary History of Persia remains a classic work in English on the subject. Spanning four volumes, it took Browne over 25 years to write and whilst it concentrates on Persian literature, it surveys many aspects of Persian culture from pre-history to the twentieth century. Volume one covers the period from the earliest periods of Persian history until Firdawsi (AD 935 1020) a highly revered poet. Volume two looks at the early medieval period and in particular on the poet Saadi (1184 1283). Volume three focuses on the Tartar...

Nearly a hundred years since its publication, E. G. Browne's A Literary History of Persia remains a classic work in English on the subject. Spanning four volumes, it took Browne over 25 years to write and whilst it concentrates on Persian literature, it surveys many aspects of Persian culture from pre-history to the twentieth century. Volume one covers the period from the earliest periods of Persian history until Firdawsi (AD 935 1020) a highly revered poet. Volume two looks at the early medieval period and in particular on the poet Saadi (1184 1283). Volume three focuses on the Tartar...

Nearly a hundred years since its publication, E. G. Browne's A Literary History of Persia remains a classic work in English on the subject. Spanning four volumes, it took Browne over 25 years to write and whilst it concentrates on Persian literature, it surveys many aspects of Persian culture from pre-history to the twentieth century. Volume one covers the period from the earliest periods of Persian history until Firdawsi (AD 935 1020) a highly revered poet. Volume two looks at the early medieval period and in particular on the poet Saadi (1184 1283). Volume three focuses on the Tartar...

Nearly a hundred years since its publication, E. G. Browne's A Literary History of Persia remains a classic work in English on the subject. Spanning four volumes, it took Browne over 25 years to write and whilst it concentrates on Persian literature, it surveys many aspects of Persian culture from pre-history to the twentieth century. Volume one covers the period from the earliest periods of Persian history until Firdawsi (AD 935 1020) a highly revered poet. Volume two looks at the early medieval period and in particular on the poet Saadi (1184 1283). Volume three focuses on the Tartar...

In this 1891 publication, Edward Granville Browne (1862 1926) offered a translation of The Episode of the Bab into English. Volume one is the original Persian text, and volume two the English translation, complete with notes and a substantial appendix."

In this 1891 publication, Edward Granville Browne (1862 1926) offered a translation of The Episode of the Bab into English. Volume one is the original Persian text, and volume two the English translation, complete with notes and a substantial appendix."

Edward Granville Browne (1862 1926) was a British orientalist renowned for his work on Persian history and literature. Originally published in 1920, this book was written by Browne as the continuation of his Literary History of Persia (1906). The period covered by the text begins with the high tide of the Mongol acendancy and ends with the ebb of the invasion inaugurated by Timur. Illustrative figures are included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Browne's writings and Persian literary history."