Persia: Fragments of Paradise

383p., maps, color photo plates. A large-format ethnohistorical, cultural and artistic exploration of Iranian society throughout time. With numerous vibrant color photo plates of architectural monuments, paintings and sculptures. Features the following historical essays: "The Lower and Middle Paleolithic Occupations of Iran: A Brief Review", "The Visual Arts of Iran during the Islamic Period" and "Development of Writing and Language in Iran" and etc. Texts in Spanish and English.