A Journey to Persia : Jean Chardin's portrait of a seventeenth-century empire

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A Journey to Persia : Jean Chardin's portrait of a seventeenth-century empire

translated and edited by Ronald W. Ferrier

I.B. Tauris, 1996

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Includes selected translations from Chardin's : Voyages du chevalier Chardin en Perse, et autres lieux de l'Orient

Bibliography: p. 185-186

Includes index

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内容説明

"Isfahan is half the world" was the proud boast of the 17th-century capital of Persia, established as the new political centre of the country by Shah Abbas I shortly after his accession to the throne in 1588. One of the many travellers attracted to Persia by these claims was Jean Chardin, a young French jeweller who spent a total of 10 years in Isfahan. During this time, he became intimately familiar with the city, its markets, shops, and workplaces; he was invited into people's houses and entertained; he visited gardens and participated in hunts; his knowledge of Court affairs was extensive; and he travelled hundreds of miles, all over the country, visiting other towns and villages. His journals are a source of information for all interested in Middle Eastern history. They also provide a portrait of life both at court and among humble artisans in 17th century Persia. First published as "Chardin's Voyages", this edited collection includes a comprehensive introduction with a biography of Chardin and a description of Iran in the mid-17th-century, placing the writing in its historical context.

目次

  • Jean (Sir John) Chardin
  • the land
  • travelling
  • Isfahan
  • the Shah and his court
  • government
  • religion
  • character, life and customs
  • learning, knowledge and literature
  • arts and crafts
  • industry and commerce.

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