The Pearl of Khorasan
Autor C P W Gammellen Limba Engleză Hardback – feb 2017
played host to a cultural renaissance to rival that of Florence. The Pearl of Khorasan tells the history of this storied oasis city, from the invasions of Chingiz Khan in 1221 to the present day. An epilogue assesses the challenges Herat faces in the wake of Afghanistan's recent turmoil. Throughout
Herat's cycles of conquest and habitation, several patterns emerge: the primacy of geography; the city's strong identification with the fertility of the banks of the Hari River; and its reputation as a place of theological excellence, tolerance and cultural refinement. From the luminescent genius of
the Timurid century to the destruction and cultural vandalism associated with the Taliban's rule of Afghanistan and the post-9/11 conflict, Herat has hosted empires and experienced the cupidity and lust for power of foreign agents. Using Persian, Pashto and British sources, the author paints a vivid
picture of a city in which he has lived, presenting a personal vision of its tumultuous history.
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9781849046541
ISBN-10: 1849046549
Pagini: 488
Ilustrații: illustrations
Dimensiuni: 144 x 223 x 38 mm
Greutate: 0.72 kg
Editura: HURST & CO
ISBN-10: 1849046549
Pagini: 488
Ilustrații: illustrations
Dimensiuni: 144 x 223 x 38 mm
Greutate: 0.72 kg
Editura: HURST & CO
Notă biografică
C. P. W. Gammell is an historian of Afghanistan and Iran who has written widely on Herat's history and its place in Afghanistan. Educated at Oxford and Cambridge, he has worked in Afghanistan and Iran since 2009, interpreting Farsi and Pashto for the ICRC, advising UNESCO on cultural and historical projects, and researching the history of Herat.
Descriere
Herat is one of the most significant trading and cultural entrepots of Eurasia, which has long celebrated its Persian heritage. Charlie Gammell's splendid account spans its history to the present day