From Ancient Persia To Contemporary Iran: Selected Historical [Pamphlet]

Reza Ladjevardian (Author)

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Publication Date: March 21, 1999

If what follows can smooth the path of any pupil or teacher in the difficult and arduous task of clambering out of the pit that we have dug for ourselves and which has been, and is being dug for us, I shall be well satisfied. As, however, the ideas contained in the pages that follow arise from the truth of experience in learning and teaching this most important of techniques, they can have universal application. It is open to any one to find the meanings contained therein. I would also like to say that I speak for myself. Different people interpret Alexander differently and I lay no claim to speak the only truth. From the Preface. Patrick Macdonald's book comprises his Notebook Jottings (teaching notes and aphorisms); five chapters on learning and teaching the Technique; and an index, which enables easy access to subjects such as direction and movement, inhibition and tension.

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Predynastic Era 8000 BC -- The Agricultural Revolution made possible permanent settlements and the creation of complex civilizations. The Iranian plateau became the cradle of one of the oldest civilizations in history. 5000 BC -- The Haji Firuz Tepe Wine Jar, discovered in Iran, is the oldest archaeological finding of wine-making in the world. 3900 BC -- Sialk (near Kashan), the first city on the Iranian plateau, was built. 1500-800 BC -- The Persians and the Medes, two groups of Aryan nomads, migrated to the Iranian plateau from central Asia. 1000 BC -- The Prophet Zoroaster was one of the first prophets to introduce the concepts of: monotheism, duality of good and evil, mankind's free choice between the two alternatives,messianic redemption, resurrection, final judgement, heaven (the word "paradise" comes from Old Persian), hell and the notion of an almighty, kind, loving and forgiving God. He believed man's salvation in life and in the afterlife could only be ensured through Good Thoughts, Good Words and Good Deeds. Many of these concepts had a profound influence on Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Persians adopted Zoroastrianism at a time when Greeks and, later, Romans still practiced polytheistic religions. (There is some dispute concerning Zoroaster's exact period.)

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(This publication focuses on the history of Iran and does not address contemporary events.)

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Product Details

• Pamphlet: 14 pages
• Publisher: Mage Pub; 1 edition (March 21, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0934211574
• ISBN-13: 978-0934211574
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 5 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Gift, October 7, 2000

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This review is from: From Ancient Persia To Contemporary Iran: Selected Historical (Pamphlet)

This booklet narrates the history of Iran (Persia) from a positive perspective -- a good contrast to what the Western mass media have projected over the past two decades. The text is brief and to the point, and the illustrations enhace the richness of the text. Given its modest price, this booklet makes a great gift for friends (young or old) interested in Iran.

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5.0 out of 5 stars just fantastic, January 18, 2007

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This review is from: From Ancient Persia To Contemporary Iran: Selected Historical (Pamphlet)

it is a great, quick review of persian history with highlights of the richness of persia. I learned so much that i did not know. It is easy to read and fascinating facts. Anyone interested in the rich persian history must have a copy. I bought many copies and gave it as gifts to my friends.

5.0 out of 5 stars a Time Line that marks significant period of Persian/Iranian History that should be known and contributions studies by all !, September 6, 2008

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This review is from: From Ancient Persia To Contemporary Iran: Selected Historical (Pamphlet)

This pamphlet, although short and somewhat over simplified, is a good study time line that helps the student of Near East History/ Persian History make sense of the Ancient History of one of the gratest contributors to the modern world. Persia discovered and developed a lot of the things we simply take for granted in our "modern world" such as calendars, irrrigation systems, Religeous Monotheism of all modern religions (based on Zoroastrism- both Christianity and Judeism, and(Islam-although they the banned it)), postal systems- we get our slogan from the Persians.. the first highway..and monitary systems...and the first bill of rights! This pamphlet simplifies the time periods of the Persian Historical Eras making it easier for the reader/student to understand and remember a long and fascinatingly rich and elaborate history that then can be filled in with other historical texts. This is not meant to be a stand alone historical treatment but more as an introductory very simplified study time-line for reference when reading the much more indepth history books that can be much harder to understand with out this pamphlets help. It is what I use as a quick reference when I feel I am getting confused and in terms of learning and remembering history it is a valuable tool for students of all ages.