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Edward Granville Browne (1862 1926) was a British orientalist
renowned for his work on Persia. In this book, which was first
published in 1918, Browne provided readers with access to
previously unpublished material on the Babi religious movement,
which came to prominence in Persia between 1844 and 1852, before
continuing in exile in the Ottoman Empire. This material was
gathered by the author as a result of the development of personal
relationships with key figures in the movement, such as Subh-i-Azal
and Baha'u'llah, from 1890 onwards. Prior to publication, it was
translated into English, where necessary, and properly organised to
increase intelligibility. This is a highly informative text that
will be of value to anyone with an interest in the development of
Babism.
Grace Ellison (d. 1935) was a journalist and suffragette with a
fascination for Turkish culture. This book, first published in
1915, is a collection of accounts originally written for the Daily
Telegraph about her stay in the harem of a Turkish nobleman. Keen
to dispel the sensationalist Western view of the harem, Ellison
paints an intimate portrait of the luxurious but secluded life of
women in their segregated portion of the household. Subjects
covered include fashion, social events, polygamy and the bonds
between family members. As well as describing life within the
harem, the author provides an impassioned critical commentary on
the lives and treatment of women in Turkey, attending a suffragette
meeting and discussing the role of religion and nationalism in
women's lives. Finishing as the First World War begins, this is a
captivating snapshot of Turkish society in transition from the
Ottoman era to becoming a modern republic.
Edward Granville Browne (1862-1926) was a British orientalist
renowned for his work on Persia. In this volume, published by
Cambridge in 1926 as a new edition of the 1893 original, he
recounts his impressions of Persian culture following a
twelve-month stay in the area during the years 1887-8. The new
edition contains an introductory memoir written by Edward Denison
Ross, another orientalist and a close friend of the author for more
than forty years. Transcending the colonialist ideals of the time
in which it was written, the text provides a lively and
thought-provoking narrative that is based upon a genuine
fascination with Persia and its people. This is an important book
that will be of value to anyone with an interest in orientalism,
travel writing, and Persian culture.
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