Iran in the Odyssey Guides series; aimed at travellers particularly interested in the culture & history of their destination; the guides focus on the atmosphere, customs, & distinctive character of a country, region or city. As the only English language publisher based in China, Odyssey Guides specialize in Asian destinations, relying on the expertise of local writers. This gives readers more of an insider ...

Iran, or Persia as it was formerly known, hasbeen of interest to outsiders for millennia. Fromthe Greco-Persian wars of antiquity, throughthe rise & flourishing of Islam, to the age of European imperialist expansion in the East, Iranhas been a central player in global history. Drawnby its strategic location along the Silk Road, ancient & distinctive culture & abundantnatural resources, foreign diplomats, traders andtravelers have been coming to Iran for centuries. The Islamic Revolution of 1979 & subsequentevents put a strain on Iran s relationship with theoutside world, particularlythe West, leading tosanctions & a decline intourism & trade. Yet early in 2016 the Lausanne Accordover Iran s nuclear program, & then nationalelections resulting in greater reformist representation in Iran s Parliament have greatly increased the country s attractivenessto outsiders, with travelers & business people once moresetting their sights on Iran. The Guide offers visitors to Iran scholarly & readable introductions to: Zoroaster, Cyrus, Darius & Alexander Shi a Islam, religious art & architecture The complexities of Iran s fraughtrelationship with Israel Persepolis, Pasargdae, Esfahan & Shiraz Ferdowsi, Attar & Hafez Iranian film, food & music UNESCO World Heritage sites 464 pages, 133 color photos 17 easy-to-use maps” ...

Administrative map of Iran at 1:2, 250, 000 from the Tehran-based publishers Gitashenasi Institute, with all place names in the Latin alphabet, English language map legend, plus an extensive table listing in each province its townships with population details, etc. Each of Iran ...

Iran & Tehran on a double-sided map from the Gitashenasi Institute which combines an overview of the whole country with a street plan of the capital & tourist information, including hotel recommendations, etc. On one side is a somewhat basic map of the country showing its network of main roads & railways. Symbols highlight places of interest, towns with tourist accommodation & locations of petrol stations. All place names are shown in Farsi & Latin alphabet. The map has no topographic information beyond main rivers. Latitude & longitude lines are at 2 ...

In this remarkable book, Shirin Ebadi, Iranian human rights lawyer & activist, & Nobel Peace Prize laureate, tells her extraordinary life story. Dr Ebadi is a tireless voice for reform in her native Iran, where she argues for a new interpretation of Sharia law in harmony with vital human rights such as democracy, equality before the law, religious freedom & freedom of speech. She is known for defending dissident figures, & for the establishment of a number of non-profit grassroots organisations dedicated to human rights. In 2003 she became the first Muslim woman, & the first Iranian, to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. She chronicles her childhood & upbringing before the Iranian Revolution, her education & student years at the University of Tehran, her marriage & its challenges, her religious faith, & her life as a mother & as an advocate for the oppressed. As a human rights campaigner, in particular for women, children & political prisoners in Iran, her autobiography is a must-read for anyone fascinated by the life story & beliefs of a courageous & unusual woman, as well as those interested in current events (especially those of the Middle East), & those who want to know the truth about the position of women in a Muslim society. ...

Now into its fifth edition, Bradt`s Iran continues to provide the most detailed background, history & cultural information available when visiting this ` Jewel of Central Asia`. This new edition has been thoroughly reviewed to provide all the latest information, from updated history & cultural developments to security, language & hotel prices, plus expanded practical information for independent travellers. Food & arts, rugs & handicrafts are all covered, plus new details of skiing in Iran & recommended Iranian movies. For outdoor enthusiasts, swimming & desert & eco-tours are also included. With new direct flights to Iran now available from Europe, & a warm-hearted & welcoming people eager to meet tourists, visiting this intriguing country has never been easier. Iran`s cities are packed with gilded mosques & blue-mosaic shrines built in honour of the country`s greatest leaders. Its people are generous & its terrain ranges from the sands of the Persian Gulf to the Alborz Mountains in the north. The expert authors give first-hand descriptions of attractions ranging from the exquisite mosques of Esfahan & the museums & palaces of Tehran to remote, spectacular mountain hikes. New maps & up-to-date information on all the basics
- hotels, restaurants, businesses & shops
- help you to uncover the mysteries of ancient Persepolis, to enjoy a soak & scrub in a local hamam, or to pick up a pair of giveh slippers or a Persian rug in Kirman`s bazaar. Thoroughly updated, this new edition also

Includes:: new details of ` Around Tehran`, caravanserai, Nishapur, Qaleh Rudkhan & Kurdish villages on the Silk Road Trail, plus new maps of the historic bazaars of Esfahan, Yazd, Kerman & Shiraz. It has been updated by Middle East expert Maria Oleynik, who is fluent in ten languages, including Persian & Arabic.



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Iran at 1:1, 500, 000 on a large index road map from Freytag & Berndt, with street plans of central Tehran, Esfahan & Shiraz. Bold relief shading & additional graphics provide a good presentation of the country’s topography. The map has relief shading with spot heights & names of main geographical features, plus colouring and/or graphics to show swamps, salt lakes & flats, deserts, depressions, wells, protected areas, etc. Road network

Includes:: selected local tracks & show driving distances on main & secondary routes. Railway lines are marked & local airports are indicated. Also marked are oil fields, both land & in the Gulf, as well as internal administrative boundaries with names of the provinces. Symbols highlight various places of interest, including UNESCO World Heritage sites. All place names are in Latin alphabet only. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at intervals of 1º. Extensive index is on the reverse. Multilingual map legend

Includes:: English, Farsi & Arabic. Also provided are large, clear street plans of central Tehran, Esfahan & Shiraz, naming main streets & neighbourhoods & highlighting places of interest.



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Iran on an indexed map at 1:2, 000, 000 from Gizi Map with bold altitude colouring to show its topography, provincial boundaries & an additional inset showing the administrative division into provinces, road & rail networks, places of interest, etc. Coverage extends west to include eastern Iraq with Baghdad, Kirkuk & Najaf, plus & whole of Kuwait. In the north & east much of Afghanistan & Turkmenistan are included. Most of the Persian Gulf is also covered, including the Strait of Hormuz. Topography is shown by bold altitude with plenty of names of various geographical

Features: mountain ranges, deserts, etc. Names of selected larger towns are shown in both Arabic & Latin alphabet. Road network is graded six types, plus selected country tracks, & shows driving distances on main routes & locations of border crossings. Railway lines are included & domestic airports are marked. Also shown are internal administrative boundaries & names of the provinces. Symbols indicate various places of interest, including UNESCO World Heritage sites, archaeological sites, museums, etc. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 1° intervals. The index is on the reverse & lists location with names of the provinces. Multilingual legend

Includes:: English, Russian & Farsi. A separate inset at 1:8, 500, 000 showing Iran’s administrative division into provinces.* This title is also available as a wall map.



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Iran at 1:1, 750, 000 from Nelles in the publisher’s new, light waterproof & tear-resistant format. The map is double-sided, with a good overlap between the sides. All place names are in the Latin alphabet only. Topography is shown by light, unobtrusive relief shading plus spot heights, with names of main mountain ranges & deserts. Road network shows driving distances on main & selected secondary routes & indicates border crossings. Railway lines are included & local airports are marked. Also shown are boundaries & names of Iran’s administrative provinces. Symbols highlight various places of interest, including natural parks, UNESCO World Heritage sites, etc. The map has latitude & longitude lines at 1º intervals & is not indexed. Map legend

Includes:: English.

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Wall map of Iran from the National Geographic Society, PAPER version, 77 x 59.5cm (30” x 24” approx), presenting the country in the classic NGS style: light beige background with relief shading to show the topography & country borders outlined in contrasting colours for clarity. Coverage

Includes:: the whole of Iraq & the coast of the Persian Gulf. Internal administrative boundaries are shown with names of the provinces. All place names are in the Latin alphabet only, with alternative versions provided where appropriate (Esfahan/ Isfahan). In addition to the network of main roads & railways, the map also showing locations oil fields & pipelines, both on land & in the Gulf. Also provided is a glossary of Farsi/ Arabic geographic terms used on the map.* This map is also available encapsulated.

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