Iran: Persia: Ancient and Modern (Fourth Edition) (Odyssey Illustrated Guides)

Iran, or Persia as it was formerly known, has been a melting pot of civilizationsfor centuries. The Islamic revolution in 1979 and the subsequent Iran-Iraq warreduced tourism to a trickle, but in the last decade the country's global significancewithin the modern world has resulted in increasing interest from travelers andbusiness people. This is an essential book both for visitors to Iran and for thosesimply with a thirst to learn about and understand this diverse and beautiful land.Travel facts and tips combine with chapters on each of the country's provinces andsections on Islamic art, architecture, and religion.