Arms and Armor from Iran: The Bronze Age to the End of the Qajar Peroid (Hardcover)

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 776 pages
• Publisher: Legat Verlag (November 3, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 3932942221
• ISBN-13: 978-3932942228
• Product Dimensions: 12.1 x 11 x 2.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,023,041 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent review of Iranian Armor, January 23, 2007

By	Fathali Ghahremani "qajar" (NYC, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a truly exceptional book that discuss not only the armor of Iran but also details metal work in general. Its list of references will no doubt guide others in the field, allowing a better understanding of steel production, use and export from Iran. Any scholar that is interested in weaponry, it manufacture and its use in the order of battle of Iranian armies should consider this as a prime reference. Its chapter on steel manufacture is truly interesting.


I also hope that this erudite and much needed study will contribute to the revival of the ancient art of metal work in Iran.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Most Complete Collection on Iran's Weaponry To Date, January 16, 2007

By	Avid Reader "Avid Reader" (London, UK) - See all my reviews

This book by Manouchehr Khorasani is an amazing collection and detailed account of not just weaponry but customs and traditions around warfare in Iran. The book has detailed accounts and inventory on what arms were used, how they were used, why they were used and the traditions and meaning behind each period in Iran's history. Iran is a fascinating land with so much rich culture and this book captures that essence in writing and in great picture format, having over 300 pages of black and white as well as color images. It makes for a great conversation piece, coffee table book or reference book for any person, regardless of their background or location. The binding and print quality of the book is very high and truly impressive.

I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to get an understanding of Iran's history and for those who already have an appreciation of this great country and people! Mr. Khorasani needs to be commended on this monumental task and should be proud of his work - he is an honorary vessel for so many great leaders, warriors and statesmen throughout Persia's long and glorious history and he has done a remarkable job.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THE Finest and Most Comprehensive Book on this Subject!, April 8, 2007

By	Paul LaBrett - See all my reviews

Prior to ordering this publication, I read all the other reviews so there was already a built-up expectation of excellence in what I was to discover when the book arrived. I can unequivocally, that not only did the reputation prove correct, but in every way, the book still exceeded what I was to expect! The text is extremely detailed, the images fantastic, the construction of the book is of the finest quality. For most subject matters, one must build a large reference libary of many publications to give you the volume of information this one book provides. The price is steep but when you consider that it really is several books in one, it still proves to be a bargain. I think it would have been reasonable to publish this massive publication in multiple volumes which the buyer would then have to purchase individually and the sum of the prices would easily equal or surpass this publication's price.

The author was highly privileged in accomplishing the impossible in his access to most of the artifacts he fully displays from Iranian military museum collections closed to the general public. This book opens the door, for the first time, to enjoyment and study of rare ancient weapons and armor that have never been seen before by the vast majority of the world.

The mere publication of this book is quite an accomplishment unto itself. Everyone who appreciates arms and armor of the ancient world should include this book in their library.