@book{2025:rafiee_rad:expedition,
title = {Expeditions in Persia: Exploring Qajar Persia in two 19th-Century Diaries},
year = {2025},
note = {Expeditions in Persia: Exploring Qajar Persia in two 19th-Century
Diaries unveils the intricacies of 19th-century Persian expeditions
through two complementary travelogues. The first account, with an
anonymous author (attributed to Sir John Malcolm), offers a detailed
diplomatic and historical perspective on the journey through Persia
during an East India Company mission led by Sir John Malcolm. The
second travelogue, written by Mirz-leh, an Iranian intellectual and
later diplomat, chronicles a separate expedition commissioned by Sir
William Ouseley, the brother of Sir Gore Ouseley. It enriches the
narrative with vivid descriptions of Persia’s societies, geography,
and architecture, offering a deeply cultural and immersive experience.
Together, these accounts weave a comprehensive and multifaceted
portrait of early 19th-century Persia, blending Eastern and Western
viewpoints to create a captivating exploration of the region’s
history, culture, and landscapes.},
edition = {1},
publisher = {Leiden University Press},
address = {Leiden},
series = {Iranian Studies Series},
volume = {34},
author = {Rafiee Rad, Siavash}
}