Persia and the Persian Question: Volume 1 (Cambridge Library Collection - Travel, Middle East and Asia Minor) - Softcover

Curzon, George Nathaniel

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1108080847 ISBN 13: 9781108080842

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2016

Synopsis

Following his election to Parliament, George Nathaniel Curzon (1859–1925) embarked on extensive travels and research in Asia, spending several months in Persia in 1889–90. Later viceroy of India, Curzon believed that growing Russian influence in Asia threatened Britain's interests, and that Persia was an important buffer state. Highly regarded upon publication in 1892, this illustrated two-volume work is a mix of history, geography, travel narrative, and social and political analysis. Intended to educate readers at home as to Persia's strategic significance, the work reflects its author's staunch support for British imperialism. Volume 1 describes Curzon's journey to Tehran, offering observations on the situation in the provinces which bordered Russian-controlled territory. Curzon then gives an overview of Persian institutions, including the monarchy, government, and the army. His Problems of the Far East (1894) is also reissued in this series.

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Book Description:

Later viceroy of India, George Curzon (1859–1925) published this highly regarded two-volume work on Persia in 1892, following his travels in the country. Convinced of the political importance of this region as a buffer against Russian influence, Curzon gives an overview of Persian history, society, geography and politics.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1108080847
• ISBN 13: 9781108080842
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 704