David Blow (159 results)

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

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Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: New. The land of the Iranians, known to European travelers for centuries as Persia, is a land riven by mountain-ranges, made inhospitable by deserts, yet rich in plains, forests and jewel-like gardens. Home to the most sublime architecture in the world, and a breeding ground for poets, Empires, Mystics and saints, it has an enduring and invincible fascination. David Blow enriches our understanding with his knowledgeable selection of the best of three thousand years of descriptive writing. He allows us to visit the courts of Cyrus and Xerxes, to ride out with the Parthians and Sassanians and to make a passing acquaintanceship with both the Shah and the late Ayatollah Khomeini, with Hafiz, and with Omar Khayyam.…

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The author enriches our understanding of this vast breeding ground of poets,Empires, mystics and saints through an inspired collection of the bestof over three thousand years of descriptive writing. This journey begins with life during the reigns of the earliest of the Persian rulers, Cyrus and Xerxes and journey through Persian life, history and culture, taking in the world of the Parthians, the forgotten dynasty of Iran, and the second Persian empire of the Sassanians. It continues in the company of great minds with John Simpson's interview with Ayatollah Khomeini, Robert Byron during his elegiac revelation of the beauty of Isfahan, Jason Elliot in modernday Tehran, and Christophe de Bellaigue's investigation into modern martyrdom and a wonderful insight into the Iranian psyche. The land of the Iranians, known to European travelers for centuries as Persia, is a land of mountains, deserts, plains, and forests. The author adds to our understanding with his selection of three thousand years of descriptive writing. He allows us to visit the courts of Cyrus and Xerxes, to ride out with the Parthians and Sassanians. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

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Trade Paperback. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. 262 pages. Signed by the author on the first sheet inside front cover. Size: 6 x 9 Inches. Signed by Author.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Condition: New. pp. 403 Maps.

Condition: New. 2008. Paperback. The land of the Iranians, known to European travelers for centuries as Persia, is a land of mountains, deserts, plains, and forests. The author adds to our understanding with his selection of three thousand years of descriptive writing. He allows us to visit the courts of Cyrus and Xerxes, to ride out with the Parthians and Sassanians. Series: Through Writers' Eyes. Num Pages: 334 pages, maps. BIC Classification: 1FBN; WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 159 x 216 x 29. Weight in Grams: 518. Series: Through Writers' Eyes. 334 pages, maps. The land of the Iranians, known to European travelers for centuries as Persia, is a land of mountains, deserts, plains, and forests. The author adds to our understanding with his selection of three thousand years of descriptive writing. He allows us to visit the courts of Cyrus and Xerxes, to ride out with the Parthians and Sassanians. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1FBN; WTL. Dimension: 159 x 216 x 29. Weight: 530. . . . . .…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Spiral-bound. xiii, 54 pages. Maps. A clean copy with only light wear.

Condition: New.

Condition: New. 2008. Paperback. The land of the Iranians, known to European travelers for centuries as Persia, is a land of mountains, deserts, plains, and forests. The author adds to our understanding with his selection of three thousand years of descriptive writing. He allows us to visit the courts of Cyrus and Xerxes, to ride out with the Parthians and Sassanians. Series: Through Writers' Eyes. Num Pages: 334 pages, maps. BIC Classification: 1FBN; WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 159 x 216 x 29. Weight in Grams: 518. Series: Through Writers' Eyes. 334 pages, maps. The land of the Iranians, known to European travelers for centuries as Persia, is a land of mountains, deserts, plains, and forests. The author adds to our understanding with his selection of three thousand years of descriptive writing. He allows us to visit the courts of Cyrus and Xerxes, to ride out with the Parthians and Sassanians. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1FBN; WTL. Dimension: 159 x 216 x 29. Weight: 530. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.…

Paperback. Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 334 pages. 8.35x5.43x1.18 inches. In Stock.