"Persia Revisited" by Sir Thomas Edward Gordon is a historical narrative that recounts the author's journey through Persia in the wake of significant political change. Gordon, drawing on his experience as a military attaché, blends personal travel experiences with insightful socio-political commentary, providing readers with a depiction of Persia's social, political, and economic landscape during the late 19th century. The story starts with Gordon's voyage from London to Tehran, bringing to life the landscapes, people, and changing conditions in Persia. He looks at the busy lives of Persian communities around the world, discussing the importance of Persian workers. The change from personal travelogue to socio-political commentary happens as Gordon observes the late Shah's policies, economic development, and the effect of foreign hope on local self-government.
Persia Revisited
By Thomas Edward Gordon
Witness a land grappling with change as a seasoned traveler journeys from London to Tehran, chronicling the shifting social and political tides of late 19th-century Persia.
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About the AuthorSir Thomas Edward Gordon was a Scottish soldier, diplomat, and traveller. A British Army officer, he fought in India, served as a diplomat in Tehran, and travelled across the Pamirs. He is primarily remembered as an author of several books about India, Persia, and Central Asia of the 19th century.
Sir Thomas Edward Gordon was a Scottish soldier, diplomat, and traveller. A British Army officer, he fought in India, served as a diplomat in Tehran, and travelled across the Pamirs. He is primarily remembered as an author of several books about India, Persia, and Central Asia of the 19th century.
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