{"product_id":"9789087284688-expeditions-in-persia-exploring-qajar-p","title":"Expeditions in Persia","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExploring Qajar Persia in Two 19th-Century Diaries\u003cbr\u003eBlending Eastern and Western viewpoints, the two travelogues that make up this book create a captivating exploration of Qajar Persia’s history, culture, and landscapes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eExpeditions in Persia: Exploring Qajar Persia in two 19th-Century Diaries\u003c\/em\u003e unveils the intricacies of 19th-century Persian expeditions through two complementary travelogues. The first account, with an anonymous author (attributed to Sir John Malcolm), offers a detailed diplomatic and historical perspective on the journey through Persia during an East India Company mission led by Sir John Malcolm. The second travelogue, written by Mirz-leh, an Iranian intellectual and later diplomat, chronicles a separate expedition commissioned by Sir William Ouseley, the brother of Sir Gore Ouseley. It enriches the narrative with vivid descriptions of Persia's societies, geography, and architecture, offering a deeply cultural and immersive experience. Together, these accounts weave a comprehensive and multifaceted portrait of early 19th-century Persia, blending Eastern and Western viewpoints to create a captivating exploration of the region's history, culture, and landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57725193290102,"sku":"9789087284688","price":164.87,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/orig_41090075.jpg?v=1777595487","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9789087284688-expeditions-in-persia-exploring-qajar-p","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}