Iran: The Complete History of the Country

Iran is the heir to the luxury of the Persian Empire: the blue of mosaic domes of mosques and the shine of the Shah’s treasures, delicate arabesques on the walls of Sūrb-e Betheemeh, and the intricate pattern of the splendid Golestan Palace. Contradictory yet captivating, this country has stirred minds and hearts for more than one century since it “bought” death for the Russian ambassador with a huge diamond. Many famous people have made the Eastern lands known around the world, starting from the first millennia: Darius I the Great, Omar Khayyam, Simin Daneshvar, and Qasem Soleimani. “First taste the pilaf, and then insult the cook,” the Iranians say—people who don’t like to rush judgments. And you don’t rush either. Read the new book of the “History in Fingertips” series and draw your own conclusions.