The Shahnama, written in the tenth century by Firdawsi, is the national epic poem of Persia. It chronicles at great length (nine volumes in the full English translation, currently out of print) the reigns and deeds of the earliest Persian kings, over fifty of them, in four dynasties - the Pishdadians, Kayanians, Ashkanians, and Sasanians. This book, illustrated with early Persian paintings which depict the deeds described, presents in easily accessible language a summary and re-telling of the Shahnama. It covers the entire epic in one volume, includes an introduction, together with lists of kings and dynasties, and thereby provides a concise overview of, and introduction to, this key work.
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B. W. Robinson FBA was formerly of the Victoria and Albert Museum, London.
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The first King was Gayumarth, who dwelt on a mountain surrounded by his courtiers all clad in leopard skins. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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Kay Khusraw, Bahrain Chubina, Kay Ka'us, Bahrain Gur, Bahram Chubina, Kay Qubad, White Demon, Brazen Hold, Kharrad Barzin, Black Demon, Emperor of China, Gang Bihisht, Gang Dizh, Khan of Chin, King Hurmuzd, King of Kabul, Royal Splendour New!
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Kay Khusraw, Bahrain Chubina, Kay Ka'us, Bahrain Gur, Bahram Chubina, Kay Qubad, White Demon, Brazen Hold, Kharrad Barzin, Black Demon, Emperor of China, Gang Bihisht, Gang Dizh, Khan of Chin, King Hurmuzd, King of Kabul, Royal Splendour New!
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- A Literary History of Persia by E.G. Browne in Front Matter, Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- The Holy Grail & other poems, by Alfred Tennyson. by Michigan Historical Reprint Series in Back Matter
- Perspectives on Persian Painting: Illustrations to Amir Khusrau's Khamsah by Dr Barbara Brend on page 61
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