Publisher's Synopsis
The Shahnama of Firdausi is a book written by Arthur George Warner in 1912. It is a translation of the Persian epic poem, Shahnama, which was written by the poet Firdausi in the 10th century. The Shahnama is a historical and mythical account of the Persian kings and their deeds, from the creation of the world to the Arab conquest of Persia. The book is divided into 50 chapters, each telling the story of a different king or dynasty. The stories are filled with adventure, romance, and battles, and are accompanied by beautiful illustrations. The Shahnama of Firdausi is an important work of Persian literature and a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of Iran.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.