The Fars-Nama of Ibnu `L-Balkhi - Gibb Memorial Trust Persian Studies

Ibn Balkhi (author), G. Le Strange (editor), Reynold Alleyne Nicholson (editor)

Paperback (31 Dec 2014) | English,Persian

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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.

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ISBN:	9781909724662
Publisher:	Edinburgh University Press
Imprint:	Edinburgh University Press
Pub date:	31 Dec 2014
DEWEY:	955.024
DEWEY edition:	23
Language:	English,Persian
Weight:	434g
Height:	241mm
Width:	169mm
Spine width:	16mm