Karim Khan Zand
| Author | : John R. Perry |
| Publisher | : University of Chicago Press |
| Total Pages | : 353 |
| Release | : 2015-05-14 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780226661025 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0226661024 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (024 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Karim Khan Zand by : John R. Perry
Download or read book Karim Khan Zand written by John R. Perry and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2015-05-14 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A forward thinking and notably popular leader, Karim Khan Zand (1705-1779) was the founder of the Zand dynasty in Iran. In this insightful profile of a man before his time, esteemed academic John Perry shows how by opening up international trade, employing a fair fiscal system and showing respect for existing religious institutions, Karim Khan succeeded in creating a peaceful and prosperous state in a particularly turbulent epoch of history.
