The Shah-Nameh Or Epic Of Persian Kings - Hardcover

The Shah-Nameh or Epic of Persian Kings is a book written by Charles F. Horne. It is a comprehensive account of the history and mythology of Persia, which covers the period from the creation of the world to the Arab conquest of Persia in the 7th century. The book is a translation of the original Persian text, which was written by the poet Ferdowsi in the 10th century. The Shah-Nameh is considered one of the greatest works of Persian literature and is an important source of information about the history and culture of Iran. The book is divided into three parts: the mythical period, the heroic period, and the historical period. The first part describes the creation of the world and the early history of Persia, including the reign of the legendary king Jamshid. The second part focuses on the heroic deeds of Persian kings and heroes, including the famous story of Rostam and Sohrab. The third part covers the historical period, including the reigns of the Sassanid kings and the Arab conquest of Persia. The book is illustrated with beautiful illustrations and is a must-read for anyone interested in Persian history and culture.THIS 158 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Sacred Books and Early Literature of the East: Ancient Persia, by Charles F. Horne. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766100103.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.