The Baha'is of Iran, Transcaspia and the Caucasus: v. 1

Download or read book The Baha'is of Iran, Transcaspia and the Caucasus: v. 1 written by Soli Shahvar and published by I.B. Tauris. This book was released on 2011-12-02 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Despite growing interest in the Baha'is of Iran, research on the history of this often-persecuted minority community has been limited by the availability of sources. 'The Baha'is of Iran, Transcaspia and the Caucasus' will help to fill this gap by assembling for the first time original material from Russian archives. Volume 1 of this set showcases letters from the Rozen collection, including those of diplomats, army officers and scholars, candidly revealing the Russian perspective on developments concerning the Baha'is in Iran and Russia. In addition to the complete texts in their original languages, the authors provide both annotated translations and analytical introductions which supply essential background information, thus making this book an invaluable resource for anyone interested in Babi and Baha'i history, the history of religion and minorities, Russo-Persian relations or Qajar Iran.