A History of Persia: From the Beginning of the Nineteenth Century to the Year 1858

A History of Persia, by Robert Grant Watson, is a detailed account of events in the country in the first half of the nineteenth century, when the Qajar dynasty was being established. It uses European and Persian sources to detail the circumstances of the Qajar rise to rule and recount the tumultuous events of Persia affairs between 1800 and 1860.

Format: Hardback
Length: 496 pages
Publication date: 01 December 2022
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

British diplomat Robert Grant Watson served at the British Legation in Persia. In 1866, he published A History of Persia, a comprehensive account of events in the country during the first half of the nineteenth century. Watson's work provides a detailed account of the rise of the Qajar dynasty and the tumultuous events in Persia's foreign and domestic affairs between 1800 and 1860. He utilizes European and Persian sources to shed light on the circumstances leading to the Qajar's ascent to power and the complex dynamics of Persia's relationships with European powers, including the war between Persia and Russia, internal strife, and the intricate negotiations of treaties.

A History of Persia is a rare and valuable resource, as it was one of the earliest books to explore this particular period in Persia's history. It offers a unique perspective on Persia's interactions with Europe and sheds light on the complex political, social, and cultural developments of the time. The book's re-publication with a new introduction by Ali Ansari, Professor of Iranian History at St Andrews University in the United Kingdom, adds further significance to its value. Ansari's expertise in Iranian history provides valuable insights into the context and significance of Watson's work, making it an essential read for anyone interested in the history of Persia and the broader region.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780755627004