Books by Edward G. Browne

Written in the middle of the 12th century for a member of the Ghurid family of Bamiyan (in modern Afghanistan) the Four Discourses are concerned with four professions necessary at the Prince's court, those of scribe, poet, astrologer and physician.

Originally published in 1920, this book was written by British orientalist Edward Granville Browne as the continuation of his Literary History of Persia (1906). The period covered by the text begins with the high tide of the Mongol acendancy and ends with the ebb of the invasion inaugurated by Timur.

Originally published in 1922, this book presents a detailed list of the Islamic manuscripts preserved, at the time of publication, in the University Library and College Libraries of Cambridge. It will be of value to anyone with an interest in the libraries of Cambridge University and Islamic manuscripts.

A Literary History of Persia remains a classic work in English on the subject. Spanning four volumes it concentrates on Persian literature, but it also surveys many aspects of Persian culture from pre-history to the twentieth century. Volume one covers the period from the earliest periods of Persian history until Firdawsi (AD 935-1020) a highly revered poet.