Shah 'Abbas The Remaking of Iran

Name: Shah 'Abbas The Remaking of Iran
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ISBN: 9780714124520

ISBN-10: 0714124524

ISBN-13: 9780714124520

Edition: 2009

Authors: Sheila R. Canby

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Shah `Abbas I was one of Irans most influential leaders. Combining his ruthless ambition with a desire for stability, he left a far-reaching mark on the society and artistic heritage of Iran, renovating the countrys spectacular shrines and transforming its trading relations with the rest of the world. This richly illustrated book brings together an amazing array of treasures that were given to Irans shrines during Shah `Abbass reign. It traces the story of the Safavid dynasty (15011722), a period of dynamic religious and political development in Iran. Art and architecture flourished and achieved new heights of beauty and brilliance with the creation of the magnificent shrines at Ardabil,…

Book details

List price: $45.00
Copyright year: 2009
Publisher: British Museum Press
Publication date: 12/31/2009
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 280
Size: 9.25" wide x 11.50" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 3.168
Language: English