G. Le Strange

Meticulously researched, this volume examines the Mesopotamia and Persia along with the nearer parts of central Asia.

The Lands of the Eastern Caliphate

Reynold A. Nicholson

This description of the province of Fars, was written around the beginning of the 12th century A.D. The author cites his qualifications for it "I was well acquainted with the present condition of the people of Fars ... being well versed also in the events of their history and exactly acquainted with the story of their kings and rulers." This is a reprint of the edition of 1952.

Fārs-nāma of Ibnu l-Balkhī

This 1920 book contains the texts, with notes, of 142 Spanish ballads, arranged in four groups: miscellaneous, historical, Moslem historical and Moorish. The ballads are presented in the original Spanish with extensive textual notes given in English. It will be of value to anyone with an interest in Spanish literature and the ballad form.

Spanish Ballads

First published in 1926. Don Juan was a Persian Moslem who became a Spanish Roman Catholic. His description of Persia and his account of the wars waged by the Persians during the sixteenth century considerably add to modern day knowledge of the history of the period. The book describes the Safavi rule as first established, and the system of government set up in the prime of Sháh 'Abbás, as well as being an account of the long journey from Isfahán to Valladolid. Guy Le Strange's comprehensive introduction places the book in its historical context, as well as providing important information on how the book was written. Many of the inaccuracies of the original text are corrected in translation with references and notes added to the index to guide the reader.

G. Le Strange

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