Wright denis 1911 (2 Ergebnisse)

Wright, Denis, 1911-. The English amongst the Persians during the Qajar period 1787-1921. London: Heinemann, 1977, reprinted, xv, 218pp., very good dust-jacket, very good black cloth, illustrated with many black and white photos, previous owner's name stamp on front endpaper and on title page. CONTENTS: The British interest in Persia -- The diplomatic scene -- Formalities and frictions -- Wars and warriors -- Uncrowned king of the Persian Gulf -- Consuls, Khans and communities -- The world of business -- Missionaries and doctors -- The electric telegraph and other innovations -- Frontier makers -- Some travelers -- World War I and the end of an era -- The Qajar Shahs -- British envoys to Persia during the Qajar period -- British residents at Bushire during the Qajar period -- British consular posts in 1921. 9780434878208 ISBN 0434878200. …

First Edition. Good cloth copy in a good if somewhat edge-torn (with some loss) and dust-toned dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains quite well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Includes previous owner's signature. Physical description; 216 pages ; 151 illustrations (10 color), map ; 32 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references (pages 49-50). Subjects; Iran - Pictorial works. Architecture Iran ; Pictorial works. Iran ; Pictorial works. Iran Description and travel ; Views. Iran History. Iran Description and travel. Iran Description and travel ; Pictorial works. Genres; Bibliography. Illustrated. Pictorial works. 1 Kg. …