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In the Shadow of the King

- Zill al-Sultan and Isfahan under the Qajars

About In the Shadow of the King

Presents a study of the social and political circumstances of late 19th-century Iran. This book examines the difficult relationships between the secular and Islamic elites, the impact on Isfahan of the pivotal Tobacco Protests in 1890-92, open trade wars against the British, suspicion of the Jews, persecution of local Babis and Bahais, and more.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9781850434344
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 528
  • Published:
  • April 29, 2008
  • Dimensions:
  • 170x240x48 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 990 g.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: October 5, 2025

Description of In the Shadow of the King

Presents a study of the social and political circumstances of late 19th-century Iran. This book examines the difficult relationships between the secular and Islamic elites, the impact on Isfahan of the pivotal Tobacco Protests in 1890-92, open trade wars against the British, suspicion of the Jews, persecution of local Babis and Bahais, and more.

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