Book List

4043 - Malcom’s History of Persia

Author: Mirza Hairat

Description: This 1888 edition is a Persian adaptation of Sir John Malcolm’s authoritative History of Persia, originally published in 1815. Mirza Hairat rendered the work into Persian, and it was further supplemented by Lieutenant-Colonel M. H. Court with scholarly notes and dissertations. The book covers Persia’s evolution from ancient dynasties through the Safavid and Qajar periods into the 19th century. It also includes political analysis, cultural customs, and diplomatic relations—enhanced with a map and expert commentary enriching the historical narrative.  ⸻ Keywords: Persia, history, Safavid dynasty, Qajar era, political analysis, Persian translation, Sir John Malcolm, Mirza Hairat, colonial historiography ⸻ Ideal for: Historians, scholars of Persian and Iranian studies, students of Middle Eastern diplomacy, researchers of 19th‑ century historiography, and Persian-language readers seeking a classic historical account. ⸻ Age: 18 years and above (academic style and historical complexity suited to mature readers) ⸻ Theme: Political evolution, dynastic history, colonial-era perspectives, cultural and social structures, Persia’s diplomatic relations with Europe and Russia ⸻ Tone: Scholarly, detailed, analytical, occasionally Eurocentric, and enriched with critical annotations ⸻ Book Type: Historical chronicle; Persian-language translation and adaptation of a British diplomatic history; annotated primary reference ⸻ Length: Approximately 290 pages.