Farmanfarmaian Manucher (38 results)

Paperback. Condition: Good. PEN/West Award Finalist Told with energy, perception and great charm. . . . For anyone who wants to . . . gain insight into the great cultural and political richness of Iran, past, present and future, this book is a marvelous introduction. --Fred Halliday, Los Angeles Times Iran was the first country in the Middle East to develop an oil industry, and oil has been central to its tumultuous twentieth-century history. A finalist for the PEN/West Award, Blood and Oil tells the epic inside story of the battle for Iranian oil. A prominent member of one of Iran's most powerful aristocratic families--so feared by Khomeini that the entire clan was blacklisted--Prince Manucher Farmanfarmaian was raised in a harem at the heart of Iran's imperial court. With wit and provocative detail, he describes the days when he served as the Shah's oil adviser and pioneered the partnership that resulted in OPEC. Beautifully written and epic in its scope, this scintillating memoir provides a fascinating history of modern Iran. Distinguished by its political acumen, historical sense, and vividness of description and anecdote. It is also notable for a wry sense of humour. . . . Amid the euphoria about the development of the oilfields of Central Asia and the Transcaucasus, its] lesson should be kept in mind. --Anatol Lieven, Financial Times A book of stunning beauty . . . One of the best accounts of the cultural and political life of modern Iran, it is exquisite and intimate, rendered with art-istry and detail. --Fouad Ajami.…

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Condition: acceptable. This copy has clearly been enjoyedâ"expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong, and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps.

Paperback. Condition: Good. PEN/West Award Finalist Told with energy, perception and great charm. . . . For anyone who wants to . . . gain insight into the great cultural and political richness of Iran, past, present and future, this book is a marvelous introduction. --Fred Halliday, Los Angeles Times Iran was the first country in the Middle East to develop an oil industry, and oil has been central to its tumultuous twentieth-century history. A finalist for the PEN/West Award, Blood and Oil tells the epic inside story of the battle for Iranian oil. A prominent member of one of Iran's most powerful aristocratic families--so feared by Khomeini that the entire clan was blacklisted--Prince Manucher Farmanfarmaian was raised in a harem at the heart of Iran's imperial court. With wit and provocative detail, he describes the days when he served as the Shah's oil adviser and pioneered the partnership that resulted in OPEC. Beautifully written and epic in its scope, this scintillating memoir provides a fascinating history of modern Iran. Distinguished by its political acumen, historical sense, and vividness of description and anecdote. It is also notable for a wry sense of humour. . . . Amid the euphoria about the development of the oilfields of Central Asia and the Transcaucasus, its] lesson should be kept in mind. --Anatol Lieven, Financial Times A book of stunning beauty . . . One of the best accounts of the cultural and political life of modern Iran, it is exquisite and intimate, rendered with art-istry and detail. --Fouad Ajami.…

Condition: Good. Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

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Condition: Very Good. 1st. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.…

Condition: Very Good. 2nd. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

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Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. Blood & Oil: A Prince's Memoir of Iran, from the Shah to the Ayatollah. Book.

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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Second Printing. Signed by both authors on the half title page. Signed by Author(s).

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Hard Cover. First Edition. 514 pgs. Signed by both authors. Illustrations. Near Fine hardcover copy in Near Fine Dust Jacket. (895).

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. reprint edition. 514 pages. 8.00x5.00x1.25 inches. In Stock.

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Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. Signed by the author, Manucher Farmanfarmaian, a presentation copy. COLLECT SIGNED BOOKS. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Sehr gut erhalten. Sehr guter Umschlag. First Edition. 514 p. Size: 960 g. Buch.

Condition: very good. Dust Jacket Condition: very good. 8vo pp.514. book.

Paperback. Condition: New.

paperback. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.

1st edition hardback with dust jacket Nice copy octavo xxv + 514pp., b/w pls., maps, appendix, index, Prince Manucher Farmanfarmaian is a scion of Iran's most aristocratic family. He was the Shah's oil minister and fled Iran when his entire family was banned by Khomeini. Born into his father's harem, with 35 brothers & sisters, one of whom married the head of Iran's Communist Party, another killed by the Shah, He was the principal government negotiator with the British-owned Anglo-Iranian Oil Company until its nationalisation by Mossadeq (Farmanfarmaian's cousin) in 1951. Farmanfarmaian and his journalist daughter Roxane have written a memoir which is also a history of modern Iran, told by one of the principal members of the establishment'. Small bump to front board o/w 'as new'.…

1st edition hardback with dust jacket As New octavo xxv + 514pp., b/w pls., maps, appendix, index, Prince Manucher Farmanfarmaian is a scion of Iran's most aristocratic family. He was the Shah's oil minister and fled Iran when his entire family was banned by Khomeini. Born into his father's harem, with 35 brothers & sisters, one of whom married the head of Iran's Communist Party, another killed by the Shah, He was the principal government negotiator with the British-owned Anglo-Iranian Oil Company until its nationalisation by Mossadeq (Farmanfarmaian's cousin) in 1951. Farmanfarmaian and his journalist daughter Roxane have written a memoir which is also a history of modern Iran, told by one of the principal members of the establishment'. …