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Rafiee Rad, Siavash

 
9789087284688: Expeditions in Persia: Exploring Qajar Persia in Two 19th-century Diaries
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ISBN 10 : 9087284683 ISBN 13 : 9789087284688
Editeur : Leiden University Press, 2025

Synopsis

'Expeditions in Persia: Exploring Qajar Persia in two 19th-Century Diaries' unveils the intricacies of 19th-century Persian expeditions through two complementary travelogues. The first account, with an anonymous author (attributed to Sir John Malcolm), offers a detailed diplomatic and historical perspective on the journey through Persia during an East India Company mission led by Sir John Malcolm. The second travelogue, written by Mirza Saleh, an Iranian intellectual and later diplomat, chronicles a separate expedition commissioned by Sir William Ouseley, the brother of Sir Gore Ouseley. It enriches the narrative with vivid descriptions of Persia’s societies, geography, and architecture, offering a deeply cultural and immersive experience. Together, these accounts weave a comprehensive and multifaceted portrait of early 19th-century Persia, blending Eastern and Western viewpoints to create a captivating exploration of the region’s history, culture, and landscapes.

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À propos de l'auteur

Siavash Rafiee Rad is a linguist. He completed his PhD in Linguistics at the University of Manchester in the UK. He is currently an assistant professor at the Leiden Institute for Area Studies. His main research interests include theoretical linguistics and Persian Studies.

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'Expeditions in Persia: Exploring Qajar Persia in two 19th-Century Diaries' unveils the intricacies of 19th-century Persian expeditions through two complementary travelogues. The first account, with an anonymous author (attributed to Sir John Malcolm), offers a detailed diplomatic and historical perspective on the journey through Persia during an East India Company mission led by Sir John Malcolm. The second travelogue, written by Mirza Saleh, an Iranian intellectual and later diplomat, chronicles a separate expedition commissioned by Sir William Ouseley, the brother of Sir Gore Ouseley. It enriches the narrative with vivid descriptions of Persia’s societies, geography, and architecture, offering a deeply cultural and immersive experience. Together, these accounts weave a comprehensive and multifaceted portrait of early 19th-century Persia, blending Eastern and Western viewpoints to create a captivating exploration of the region’s history, culture, and landscapes.

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Éditeur
Leiden University Press
Date d'édition
2025
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
9087284683
ISBN 13 
9789087284688
Reliure
Relié
Numéro d'édition
1
Nombre de pages
440
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